Healthcare Assistant - North Wales – Betsi Cadwalader

NHS; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading end-of-life care provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their team in North Wales. The role involves providing compassionate care, assisting with daily activities, and supporting patients and their families during challenging times. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and at least 6 months of relevant experience. The position offers 27 hours per week on a permanent night shift schedule, along with competitive benefits including training programs and annual leave.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance of 27 days plus 8 public holidays

Competitive parental/sick leave policy

Industry leading training programmes

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a health or social care setting is essential.
• Understanding of holistic care planning and symptom management required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to care planning and assist with daily activities.
• Support patients and their loved ones during end-of-life care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Knowledge of palliative care

Ability to prioritise care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - North Wales – Betsi Cadwalader

Were looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team in North Wales in Flintshire & Wrexham providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care during night shifts.

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

Main duties of the job

Youll 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 youll make a meaningful difference in peoples lives during their final stages, while also supporting their loved ones through grief and bereavement.

About us

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

Job responsibilities

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

Contract: Permanent Night shifts, 27 hours per week

Based: Community Based North Wales Flintshire & Wrexham

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: 24th September2025
• 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 [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
• Knowledge of palliative and end of life care, including holistic care planning and symptom management

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.