Healthcare Assistant - Swansea Bay

Marie Curie; Swansea; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Swansea is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care. You will support patients with personal care, symptom management, and emotional support. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and at least 6 months of care experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Competitive parental/sick leave policy

Continuous professional development

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life assurance for all employees

Support for eyecare costs

Qualifications

• 6 months of recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting.
• Strong communication skills for person-centred conversations.
• Knowledge of palliative and end of life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality end-of-life care to patients.
• Assist with daily living activities and support care planning.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathetic conversations

Care delivery experience

Palliative care knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

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24.08.2025

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Job Description

We’re looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team in Swansea Bay providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care during day shifts with occasional night shifts.

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) £24,833 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Contract:Permanent, Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week

Based:Community Based – Swansea Bay

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development

• Industry leading training programmes

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension

• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme

• 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 escalate appropriately
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle

Please see the full job description here:https://mariecurie.pagetiger.com/ddmteay/1

Application Process

• Close date for applications:12th September 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 Llinos Trotman

at[emailprotected]

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 [emailprotected]