Healthcare Assistant Devon

Marie Curie; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking Band 2 Healthcare Assistants to join their community team in Devon. The role involves delivering high-quality care, prioritizing patient needs, and working flexibly. The position requires NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and relevant care experience. A valid driving license and knowledge of palliative care are essential. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development, while working in a supportive environment. Candidate applications accepted until December 31, 2025.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance (27 days plus 8 public holidays)

Competitive parental/sick leave policy

Continuous professional development

Defined contribution pension schemes

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• 6 months care delivery experience in Health or Social Care Environment.
• Hold a current and valid driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• Knowledge of palliative and end of life care.

Responsibilities

• Plan work based on changing patient conditions.
• Prioritize care needs including hygiene, nutrition, and hydration.
• Ensure timely escalation to senior staff within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Monitoring vitals

Education

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

We’re currently recruiting multiple Band 2 Healthcare Assistants to join our well-established community team across Devon. Known for delivering compassionate, high-quality care, our team has built a strong reputation for making a meaningful difference in the lives of people across the Devonshire community.

If you’re looking to be part of a dedicated and supportive service where you can build on your experience and contribute to something truly impactful, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours: 22:00pm – 07:00am night shift

Contract: Full-time permanent (part-time may be considered)

Salary: Band 2 £24,465 per annum, in line with NHS Agenda for Change (AFC) + enhancements and Marie Curie employee benefits package

Locations: Community-based within Devon

As these are community-based roles, you will be responsible for planning your own work, responding to changes in patient conditions, prioritising care needs (including hygiene, nutrition and hydration, comfort, monitoring vitals, and more) as detailed in the personalised care plan and ensuring you escalate appropriately to senior staff within the multidisciplinary team in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent
• 6 Months care delivery experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment.
• Hold a current and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle which includes business insurance
• Knowledge of palliative and end of life care.
• Hold person centred conversations, Communicate sensitively with the person and those important to them in a nonjudgmental, empathetic, supportive, and professional manner.
• Participate in the assessment, care planning, review and evaluation of holistic care management plans within the multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake risk assessments to support safe delivery of care.

Additional Information

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 schemes for Pension
• 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
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance – for all employees

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To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Advert closes : 31st December 2025

For more information or an informal chat please contact Alexa Elliott on [e-mail]

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