Healthcare Assistant - Cardiff

Marie Curie; Penarth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading end-of-life charity in the UK is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their Cardiff Community team. This part-time role involves providing high-quality end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during challenging times. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and at least 6 months of recent experience in a care setting. Competitive benefits include 27 days of annual leave and comprehensive training programs.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus public holidays

Industry leading training programmes

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience.
• Functional skills in numeracy and literacy at Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to care planning and assist with daily living activities.
• Support patients and their families through emotional support.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of palliative care

Empathetic conversations

Ability to plan and prioritize care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

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.

Main duties

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, 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, 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.

Job responsibilities

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: 2nd 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.

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

[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
• of 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.