Healthcare Assistant - North Wales – Betsi Cadwalader

Marie Curie; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity is looking for a compassionate Healthcare Assistant in North Wales to provide holistic care for patients at the end of life. This community-based role involves working under registered professionals, assisting with daily living activities, and offering emotional support to patients and their families. The role comes with extensive training, competitive benefits, and a focus on personal development.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance

Competitive parental/sick leave policy

Industry-leading training programmes

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to care planning and assist with daily living activities.
• Support patients with personal care and symptom management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathetic conversations

Ability to plan and prioritise care

Knowledge of palliative care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - North Wales – Betsi Cadwalader

As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, person-centred end of life care. Working under the guidance of registered professionals, you'll support patients and those important to them with personal care, symptom management, and emotional support.

Main duties of the job

You’ll contribute to care planning, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe and dignified environment. This is a compassionate and hands‑on role where you’ll make a meaningful difference in people’s lives during their final stages, while also supporting their loved ones through grief and bereavement.

About us

As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, person-centred end of life care. Working under the guidance of registered professionals, you’ll support patients and those important to them with personal care, symptom management, and emotional support.

You’ll contribute to care planning, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe and dignified environment. This is a compassionate and hands‑on role where you’ll make a meaningful difference in people’s lives during their final stages, while also supporting their loved ones through grief and bereavement.

Job responsibilities

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £24,833 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Contract: As and When, Night Shifts

Based: Community Based North Wales Flintshire & Wrexham orConwy & Denbighshire

What’s in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eyecare cost
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

What were looking for:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Level 2 qualification (e.g. NCFE, BTEC), plus functional skills in numeracy and literacy at Level 2
• At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting
• Strong communication skills with the ability to hold person‑centred, empathetic conversations and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of palliative and end of life care, including holistic care planning and symptom management
• Ability to plan and prioritise care, respond to changes in patient condition, and escalate appropriately
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle

Application Process

• Close date for applications:17th November 2025
• Interview Dates: TBC
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Zoe Evans at [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Level 2 qualification (e.g. NCFE, BTEC), plus functional skills in numeracy and literacy at Level 2

Experience

• At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.