Healthcare Assistant - Stafford and Stoke

NHS Jobs; Hereford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay

Mileage allowance

Training & development

Staff support

Job summary

Marie Curie is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support community-based care across Staffordshire and Stoke. The role offers 18 hours per week across two shifts, including nights (10:00 PM–7:00 AM) and bank holidays, with enhanced pay for unsocial hours.

The base rate is £12.92 per hour, increasing to £18.22 on eligible weekday/night shifts and £23.64 on Sundays/bank holidays. Applicants should have recent care experience, an understanding of person-centred care, and the ability to work within

Qualifications

• Recent experience of providing care in a health or social care setting.
• Understanding of person-centred care, ideally including palliative or end-of-life care.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and professionally, recognizing when to elevate concerns to the clinical team.
• Caring, flexible and resilient approach, able to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Care experience

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Independent working

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care (desirable)

Tools

Care recording systems

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Stafford and Stoke

Contract: Permament; 18 hours per week, worked across 2 shifts Shifts: Night shifts from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Monday to Sunday including Bank Holiday Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC), £12.92 per hour, with enhanced pay for unsocial hours. The total hourly rate, including the applicable enhancement, is £18.22 for eligible weekday and Saturday night shifts and £23.64 for eligible Sunday and Bank Holiday shifts Location: Community-based in Staffordshire and Stoke

What we are looking for:

• Recent experience of providing care in a health or social care setting, with the confidence to support people with dignity, compassion and respect.
• An understanding of person-centred care, ideally including palliative or end-of-life care, and a genuine commitment to making a difference to patients and those important to them.
• The ability to communicate sensitively and professionally, recognising when to elevate concerns or changes in a persons condition to the wider clinical team.
• A caring, flexible and resilient approach, with the ability to work independently while remaining part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Good basic IT skills, including the ability to use email, online training, mobile technology and care recording systems.
• An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, is desirable but not essential.
• A valid driving license, access to a vehicle with business insurance, and flexibility to travel up to 25 miles from your home address across Staffordshire and Stoke, including during unsocial hours.

Benefits of joining Marie Curie as a Healthcare Assistant:

• Enhanced pay for night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Mileage allowance of 55p per mile to support travel between community visits.
• Access to industry-leading training and ongoing learning to help you feel confident and supported in delivering high-quality end-of-life care.
• The opportunity to develop your skills as part of a compassionate, values-led team making a real difference to patients and families.

Benefit Package:

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Help with eyecare cost (T & Cs apply)
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme 15% discount in Marie Curie shops
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance - 27days plus 8 public holidays
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility)
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Life Assurance

Closing date for applications: 15 November 2026

Additional Information This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply. At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [e-mail]. Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.