Healthcare Assistant - Highlands

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Healthcare Assistant in the picturesque Highlands of Inverness. Join a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses. This role emphasizes a one-to-one approach, ensuring meaningful interactions with patients and their families, often in their own homes. With various working hours and a permanent contract, you will receive industry-leading training and support while enjoying a flexible work environment. This position not only offers a competitive salary but also numerous benefits, including access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a supportive workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Season ticket loan for travel

Defined contribution pension scheme

Loan schemes for bikes, computers

Introduce a friend scheme

Assistance with childcare costs

Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme

Life assurance for all employees

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Enhanced pay for night and weekend duties

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emotional strength

Community experience

End of Life care

Education

S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

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Healthcare Assistant - Highlands, Inverness

Job Reference: 1440c21b7f52

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

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 12

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

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

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, providing vital emotional support to their families. We adopt a one-to-one approach to care, ensuring meaningful contact with patients and their families, typically 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.
• Assistance 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 programs.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible working.
• Enhanced pay: 44% of basic salary for Saturday & weekday night duties (8 pm to 6 am); 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 (desirable).
• Emotional strength and ability to work independently, with ongoing training and support provided.

Experience with End of Life care is preferred. You should be capable of working autonomously, following established care plans, and performing duties such as assisting with hygiene, monitoring symptoms, medication support, and providing emotional support to patients and families.

For more information, please contact Lesley Middleton via email.

Marie Curie is committed to safeguarding and creating an inclusive, equitable workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to support reasonable adjustments during the application process.