Healthcare Assistant - Cardiff

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Cardiff is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to provide high-quality end-of-life care as part of a multidisciplinary team. This part-time role involves supporting patients with personal care and emotional support, ensuring dignity during their final stages of life. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a healthcare setting. Apply now for a rewarding career in compassionate care.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance of 27 days plus 8 public holidays

Industry leading training programmes

Season ticket loan for travelling to work

Defined contribution schemes for Pension

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to care planning and assisting with daily living activities.
• Delivering compassionate end-of-life care while supporting loved ones.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of palliative and end of life care

Ability to plan and prioritise care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Functional skills in numeracy and literacy at Level 2

Job description

We\'re looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team in the Cardiff Community providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you\'ll be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, person-centred end of life care. Working under the guidance of registered professionals, you\'ll support patients and those important to them with personal care, symptom management, and emotional support.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job include contributing to care planning, assisting with daily living activities, and helping to maintain a safe and dignified environment. This is a compassionate and hands-on role where you\'ll make a meaningful difference in people\'s lives during their final stages, while also supporting their loved ones through grief and bereavement.

About us

Marie Curie is the UK\'s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life care, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they\'re likely to die from.

Salary, contract and location

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £24,833 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Contract: Permanent, part-time

Based: Community Based Cardiff

What\'s in it for you

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive policy for parental/sick leave
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eyecare cost
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

What we\'re looking for

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Level 2 qualification (e.g. NCFE, BTEC), plus functional skills in numeracy and literacy at Level 2
• At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting
• Strong communication skills with the ability to hold person-centred, empathetic conversations and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of palliative and end of life care, including holistic care planning and symptom management
• Ability to plan and prioritise care, respond to changes in patient condition, and escalate appropriately
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle

Application process

• Close date for applications: 2 October 2025
• Interview Dates: TBC
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

Contact and further information

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Samantha Griffith at [e-mail]

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Level 2 qualification (e.g. NCFE, BTEC), plus functional skills in numeracy and literacy at Level 2
• National Vocational Qualification
• (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable alternative

Experience

• At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting
• Recent professional experience in providing care and caring for dying patients

Additional criteria

• Strong communication skills with the ability to hold person-centred, empathetic conversations and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of palliative and end of life care, including holistic care planning and symptom management
• Ability to plan and prioritise care, respond to changes in patient condition, and escalate appropriately
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.