Healthcare Assistant - Highlands

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join a team dedicated to delivering compassionate care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses. This role emphasizes one-to-one patient interaction, providing essential emotional support to both patients and their families. The position offers various working hours, including full-time and part-time options, ensuring flexibility. With industry-leading training programs and a commitment to employee welfare, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loan

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Loan Schemes for Bikes and Computers

Introduce a Friend Scheme

Childcare Cost Assistance

Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one care and emotional support to patients.
• Assist with hygiene, medication support, and record maintenance.

Skills

Community Experience

Emotional Strength

Independent Work

Education

S/NVQ Level 2/3 or Equivalent

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29.04.2025

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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, offering vital emotional support to their families. Our approach is one-to-one care, ensuring meaningful contact with patients and their families, usually in their own homes.

• Season ticket loan for travel.
• Defined contribution pension scheme (charity matches contributions up to 7.5%).
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Help with childcare costs (T&Cs apply).
• Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
• Life assurance for all employees.

What’s in it for you:

• Access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Season ticket loan.
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems.
• Industry-leading training programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible working options.
• Enhanced pay for weekend and night duties: 44% of basic salary for Saturday and weekday night shifts (8pm-6am), 88% for Sundays and public holidays.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant community experience.
• Access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
• S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or equivalent is desirable.
• Emotional strength and ability to work independently, with ongoing training and support provided.

Experience in End of Life care is preferred. You should be able to work autonomously, following established care plans, and perform duties such as assisting with hygiene, monitoring symptoms, medication support, maintaining records, and providing emotional support to patients and families.

For more information, please email Lesley Middleton.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, ensuring all staff and volunteers are suitable for their roles and safeguarding everyone involved. We aim to create a safe, supportive, and rewarding work environment.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application process upon request.