Healthcare Assistant - Highlands

TN United Kingdom; Cromarty; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to deliver essential care and support to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. This rewarding role involves one-on-one interactions with patients in their homes, ensuring they receive not only physical assistance but also emotional comfort. With a commitment to fostering a supportive environment, the organization offers industry-leading training, flexible working arrangements, and access to valuable benefits such as the NHS Pension Scheme. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Season ticket loan for travel

Defined contribution pension scheme

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Introduce a friend scheme

Childcare cost assistance

Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme

Life assurance

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced pay for weekends and night duties

Qualifications

• Experience in End of Life care is preferred.
• Ability to assist with hygiene and monitor symptoms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hygiene and administer medications.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Community experience

Independent working

Education

S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Highlands, Cromarty

Job Details

• Client:
• Location: Cromarty, United Kingdom
• Job Category: -
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Reference: 29015c85dd73
• Job Views: 4
• Posted: 02.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2 £23,362 - £25,368 per annum + Enhancement

Hours: Various - Full time, Part time, As & When

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Highlands – within a 25 mile radius of your home address

Closing date: 4th August 2024

Interview date: TBC

This is an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team and help deliver care and support to people with a life-limiting illness, while also offering vital emotional support to their families. We adopt a one-to-one approach to care, ensuring meaningful contact with patients and their families, usually in their own homes.

Benefits

• Season ticket loan for travel
• Defined contribution pension scheme (charity will match contributions up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Childcare cost assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance

What’s in it for you

• Access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Various loan schemes
• Industry-leading training programs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced pay for weekends and night duties

What we are looking for

• Relevant community experience
• NHS Pension Scheme eligibility
• S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or equivalent (desirable)
• Emotional resilience and ability to work independently

Experience in End of Life care is preferred. You will work independently, following established care plans, and perform duties such as assisting with hygiene, monitoring symptoms, administering medications, and providing emotional support to patients and families.

Additional Information

For more information about the role, please contact Lesley Middleton via email.

Marie Curie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all staff, volunteers, and service users. We value diversity and are an inclusive employer. We support reasonable adjustments during the application process.