Healthcare Assistant - Cardiff IPU

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cardiff is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their team, focusing on delivering high-quality end-of-life care. The role involves supporting patients and their loved ones through personal care and emotional support. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, strong communication skills, and at least 6 months of experience in a healthcare setting. This part-time position offers competitive benefits including training, leave allowances, and pension schemes.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Competitive parental/sick leave

Continuous professional development

Life assurance for all employees

Defined contribution pension schemes

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months recent care delivery experience in health or social care setting.
• Knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care.
• Ability to plan and prioritise patient care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy and person-centred care

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We're looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at the Cardiff and the Vale Hospice, providing compassionate, high-quality end-of‑life care during day shifts.

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 of the job

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 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, they are likely to die from.

Details

Posted 19 December 2025

Band 2 – £24,833 a year + enhancements (pro rata)

Permanent – part‑time, 22.5 hours per week

What’s in it for you

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive policy for parental/sick leave
• Continuous professional development
• Industry‑leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution pension schemes – Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eye care costs
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card and Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

Requirements

• 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 escalade appropriately

Application Process

• Close date for applications: 18th January 2026
• 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 Emma Grant ([e-mail]).

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.