Night-Shift End-of-Life Care Assistant

Marie Curie; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days + 8 public hols (

Industry leading training programmes

Season ticket loan

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Blue Light Card

Employee discounts

Job summary

Marie Curie is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our Hospice Care at Home team in Wakefield on an as and when basis. You will visit patients in their homes, provide one-to-one overnight care, support families, monitor symptoms, and maintain records while following care plans.

This role is based from home with travel within a 25-mile radius, offers night shifts 10pm–7am, and pays on the Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 with enhancements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Join Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service, supporting people with a life-limiting illness across Wakefield.
• Visit one patient per evening and provide compassionate, one-to-one care in patients’ homes.
• Offer practical and emotional support to families at a time when it matters most.
• Work independently overnight, following each patient’s established care plan and using your initiative when needed.
• Provide personal care and hygiene support.
• Monitor symptoms and support with medicines in line with the care plan and local guidance.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Provide reassurance and emotional support to patients and those close to them.
• Experience in palliative and end-of-life care and confidence working in the community or as a lone worker.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Marie Curie is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our Hospice Care at Home team in Wakefield on an as and when basis. You will visit patients in their homes, provide one-to-one overnight care, support families, monitor symptoms, and maintain records while following care plans.

This role is based from home with travel within a 25-mile radius, offers night shifts 10pm–7am, and pays on the Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 with enhancements.