Healthcare Assistant West Cornwall

Job Description:

We have a team of Nurses and Healthcare Support Workers who visit patients in West Cornwall to enable them to be cared for in their preferred place of care.

These individualised packages of care are provided by our team, who exclusively work with people living with end-of-life conditions.

Marie Curie would like to understand: ‘What does flexible working mean for you?’

Are you a carer seeking more control over your working hours? Would you like to work in a specific pattern?

Marie Curie is recruiting Healthcare Support Workers for our West Cornwall Day Service Team. Current shifts are either AM 8-2 pm or PM 4-10 pm. Some staff combine shifts for longer days. Bank staff may choose only AM or PM shifts.

We are open to discussing your preferred working patterns before interview if you are interested.

Salary:

Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2, £22,383 pro rata per annum, plus enhancements.

Hours/Contract:

Permanent, full-time and part-time day shifts available.

Location:

West Cornwall

Interview date:

Ongoing

This service responds quickly to support patients and carers eligible for end-of-life care at home, offering holistic, one-to-one care at their chosen place until the end of life.

Additional Benefits:

• Season ticket loan
• Defined contribution pension scheme (charity matches contributions up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Childcare cost support (T&Cs apply)
• Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

What’s in it for you:

• 27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
• Leave aligned with NHS (subject to eligibility, based on recent continuous service)
• Parental and sick leave policies
• Professional development support
• Industry-leading training
• Flexible working options
• Free DBS and uniform
• Enhancements for weekend and night shifts
• Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
• Paid training and travel between patients

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in a similar care role and a passion for end-of-life care
• Valid UK driving license and insured vehicle for business use
• Ability to work independently
• Empathy and understanding of patient needs
• Level 2 care qualification desirable but not essential; willingness to learn is required

Working independently, you will use your initiative according to the patient's care plan, monitoring symptoms, assisting with medications, dressings, continence care, and maintaining detailed records. You will also support patients with hygiene and dietary needs.

Marie Curie now offers free Level 3 Apprenticeships in care at Truro and Penwith College for our Healthcare Assistants, providing an excellent development opportunity.

For questions, contact Sue Egerton, Clinical Nurse Manager, at 07515133223, or our coordination team at 01209700862. They will direct you to the appropriate person to discuss your inquiries.

To apply, please send your most recent CV and a cover letter explaining your experience, how you meet the person specification, and why you want to work with Marie Curie.

Marie Curie is committed to its values and to safeguarding all individuals involved in its services. We promote diversity and are an inclusive workplace, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. We support reasonable adjustments in the application process.