Healthcare Assistant - Cardiff

Marie Curie; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading end-of-life charity in Cardiff seeks a Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering personal care and emotional support to patients and their families. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, strong communication skills, and at least 6 months of relevant experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits included.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays

Competitive policy for parental/sick leave

Industry-leading training programmes

Season ticket loan

Defined contribution schemes for pension

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Introduce a friend scheme

Help with eyecare costs

Marie Curie Blue Light Card

Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is an asset.
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care, symptom management, and emotional support.
• Contribute to care planning and assist with daily living activities.
• Help maintain a safe and dignified environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care

Ability to plan and prioritise care

Empathic conversation abilities

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

You'll contribute to care planning, assist with daily living activities, and help 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 and the only provider across all four 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, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness likely to lead to death.

Job details

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

Contract: Permanent, both full‑time and part‑time available.

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 costs
• 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, including caring for dying patients
• 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 escal​ate appropriately
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle

Application Process

• Close date for applications: 19th December 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.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Samantha Griffith.

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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
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (if held) is also considered an asset.

Experience

• At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting, including 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 escal​ate 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.