Night End-of-Life Care Assistant — Home Visits

Marie Curie; Prideaux; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

27 days annual leave

NHS service recognition

Training & development

Blue Light Card

Discounts

Pension

Life assurance

Family-friendly policies

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Job summary

Marie Curie is recruiting an Overnight Healthcare Assistant to provide one-to-one end-of-life care in patients’ homes across Central Cornwall. You will work 10:00pm–7:00am, on a permanent part-time basis (18, 27 or 36 hours) with enhancements for night work and Sundays/holidays.

Role includes delivering compassionate care, ensuring comfort and dignity, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to monitor patient changes and support families during difficult times.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• At least six months' experience delivering care in a health or social care setting.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach.
• Experience or knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care in patients' homes.
• Support comfort, dignity and wellbeing throughout the night.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition.
• Follow personalised care plans and work closely with the wider clinical team.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients and those important to them.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Driving license

Communication skills

End-of-life care knowledge

Compassionate approach

Job description

Marie Curie is recruiting an Overnight Healthcare Assistant to provide one-to-one end-of-life care in patients’ homes across Central Cornwall. You will work 10:00pm–7:00am, on a permanent part-time basis (18, 27 or 36 hours) with enhancements for night work and Sundays/holidays.

Role includes delivering compassionate care, ensuring comfort and dignity, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to monitor patient changes and support families during difficult times.