Healthcare Assistant - Devon

Marie Curie; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare charity in the UK is recruiting for Healthcare Assistant positions within their Devon Hospice Care @ Home service. The roles require working night shifts, providing essential community care, and responding to patient needs. Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, experience in care, and strong communication skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 27 days of annual leave. Apply by sending your CV and cover letter.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

professional development

industry training

pension schemes

travel loans

employee discounts

Qualifications

• 6 months of care experience is required.
• Valid driving license is needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan work and respond to patient condition changes.
• Prioritize care needs and escalate to senior staff.
• Provide hygiene, nutrition, hydration, and comfort.

Skills

strong communication skills

knowledge of palliative/end-of-life care

comfort with lone working

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting for Healthcare Assistant (HCA) vacancies within our Devon Hospice Care @ Home service. These roles are part of our night-time service, requiring comfort with lone working.

Hours: 22:00 – 07:00 night shift

Contract: Full-time or Part-time Permanent

Salary: Band 2 £24,169 per annum, in line with NHS Agenda for Change (AFC) + enhancements and Marie Curie employee benefits package

Locations:

• TQ, EX2, EX4 & EX6, EX31, EX35 areas (1 FTE position)

As community-based roles, responsibilities include planning work, responding to patient condition changes, prioritising care needs (hygiene, nutrition, hydration, comfort, vitals, etc.), and escalating to senior staff as needed.

Qualifications include NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, 6 months care experience, valid driving license, knowledge of palliative/end-of-life care, and strong communication skills.

Benefits include 27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, professional development, industry training, pension schemes, travel loans, and employee discounts.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to [emailprotected]. Closing date: 8th August 2025. For more info, contact Lucy Dowland at [emailprotected].

Marie Curie values diversity and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from all backgrounds and providing reasonable adjustments upon request.