Healthcare Assistant - Southern Trust

Marie Curie; Newry; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading end-of-life charity is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant in Newry, Northern Ireland. This part-time, night shift role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, person-centred care for patients in their final stages. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, care planning, and offering emotional support. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care, along with strong communication skills and relevant experience. Competitive benefits include training programmes and annual leave allowance.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance

Competitive parental/sick leave policy

Industry-leading training programmes

Season ticket loan for travel

Pension contribution schemes

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Friend referral scheme

Support for eyecare costs

Marie Curie Blue Light Card

Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme

Life assurance for employees

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care, symptom management, and emotional support.
• Contribute to care planning and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Person-centred care

Knowledge of palliative care

Ability to plan and prioritise care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Functional skills in numeracy and literacy at Level 2

Job description

Compensation: GBP 24,465 - GBP 24,465 - yearly

Company Description

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.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

Job Description

We’re looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team in the Southern Trust.

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.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £24,465 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time – 8 hours per week, Night Shifts

Based: Community Based – Southern Trust

What’s in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 11 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 we’re 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 elevate (escalate) appropriately
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Close date for applications: 27th January 2026
• 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.

Additional Information

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [e-mail]