Healthcare Assistant - Highlands

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Healthcare Assistant in the Highlands, where you will provide compassionate care and support to individuals with life-limiting illnesses. This role emphasizes a one-to-one approach, ensuring meaningful connections with patients and their families in their own homes. You'll have the chance to make a real difference while enjoying flexible working options and access to industry-leading training programs. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusivity, and be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care. If you have community experience and a passion for helping others, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loan for Travel

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Loan Schemes for Bikes and Computers

Introduce a Friend Scheme

Help with Childcare Costs

Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme

Life Assurance for Employees

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

Industry-leading Training Programmes

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Relevant community experience in healthcare settings.
• S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hygiene and monitoring symptoms for patients.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

Community Experience

Emotional Strength

Independent Working

End of Life Care

Education

S/NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Highlands, Invergordon

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.

Details

• 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

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
• 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)
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced pay for weekend and night duties (e.g., 44% of basic salary for Saturdays & weekday nights, 88% for Sundays and Public Holidays)

What we are looking for

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

Experience in End of Life care is preferred. You will work independently, using your initiative in line with the patient's care plan, performing duties such as assisting with hygiene, monitoring symptoms, medication support, record keeping, and providing emotional support to patients and families.

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

Our Commitment

Marie Curie is committed to its values and safeguarding all individuals involved in our services. We strive to create a safe, supportive, and rewarding workplace. We value diversity and promote an inclusive environment where everyone’s perspectives are respected. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the application process.