Healthcare Assistant

Marie Curie; Invergordon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading end-of-life care charity is seeking Healthcare Assistants for their community-based overnight service in the Highlands, including areas like Invergordon. The role involves providing compassionate, person-centred care to individuals at the end of life, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 months' experience in care settings, a full UK driving licence, and an NVQ Level 2 qualification or willingness to obtain it. This part-time position offers competitive remuneration and is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance of 27 days plus 10 public holidays

Competitive parental/sick leave policy

Industry leading training programmes

Season ticket loan

Defined contribution pension schemes

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Friend referral scheme

Eyecare cost assistance

Marie Curie Blue Light Card

Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ experience in a health or social care setting.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 2 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic support to patients in their homes overnight.
• Ensure comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Vehicle

Job description

• Part-time
• Compensation: GBP 25,694 - 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

Are you passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care to individuals at the end of life? Marie Curie is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our community-based overnight service in the Highlands; we are seeking dedicated and driven individuals across Invergordon, Dingwall, Alness and Tain.

In this vital role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing holistic support to patients and those close to them. Working overnight in patients’ homes, you will ensure comfort, dignity and continuity of care during one of life’s most profound journeys. Your presence will offer reassurance and skilled care when it’s needed most, helping families feel supported throughout the night.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community while being part of a respected organisation known for its compassionate approach to end-of-life care.

If you’re committed to excellence in palliative care and want to be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of 6 months’ experience delivering care in a health or social care setting
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification
• An nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills
• The ability to work independently while being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £25,694 to £27,900 pro-rata

Contract: Permanent Part Time 18 Hours (x2 Night Shifts per week 10pm to 7am across 7 days)

Based: Community Based (Based at home travelling within a 25-mile radius across the Highlands)

• 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: 1 February 2026
• Interview Dates: W/C 9 February 2026
• 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]