Marie Curie Healthcare Assistant Glasgow Hospice IPU

Marie Curie; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading end-of-life charity in Glasgow is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to deliver high-quality care to patients in their In-Patient Unit. You will join a multidisciplinary team, providing personal care and supporting families during difficult times. NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is required or a willingness to attain it. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training programs, and generous annual leave. Join us to make a meaningful difference at the end-of-life stage.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus public holidays

Competitive parental/sick leave policy

Industry leading training programmes

Season ticket loan

Defined contribution pension schemes

Loan schemes for various needs

Introduce a friend scheme

Eyecare cost assistance

Employee life assurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to deliver care in a health or social care environment.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families.
• Provide personal care and assist with meal delivery.
• Support communication with families during sensitive situations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Teamwork

Palliative and end-of-life care knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

• Full-time
• Compensation: GBP 25,494 - GBP 27,900 - 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

At Marie Curie, we believe that everyone will be affected by dying, death and bereavement, and deserves the best possible experience—one that reflects what matters most to them. As a Healthcare Assistant within our In-Patient Unit (IPU) in Glasgow, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will provide personal care, assist with meal delivery, and support patients with dignity and respect. You will also contribute to effective communication with families, including navigating sensitive and emotionally difficult conversations with empathy and professionalism.

Join us in helping Marie Curie lead the way in end-of-life care—making a meaningful difference when it matters most.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated ability to deliver care in a health or social care environment
• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification
• Knowledge of palliative and end of life care
• Anurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills
• The ability to work part of an integral part of a multidisciplinary team

Please see the full job description here

Additional Information

What’s in it for me?

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 £25,494 to £27,900 per annum

Contract: Permanent 37.5 per days and night shifts

Benefits You’ll Love

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 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

Application Process

Close date for applications: 18th January 2026

Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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]