Night Shift End-of-Life Care Assistant – Cornwall

Marie Curie; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading end-of-life charity in the UK seeks compassionate individuals for part-time night shift roles in Cornwall. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality care to patients and their families, planning work independently, and addressing changing patient needs. The ideal candidates will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, possess a valid driving licence, and have knowledge of palliative care. Competitive annual leave and training opportunities are part of the employee benefits package.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Parental and sick leave policies

Industry-leading training programmes

Season ticket loan for commuting

Pension contribution schemes

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Introduce a friend scheme

Help with eye care costs

Marie Curie Blue Light Card

Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Current driving licence with vehicle access including business insurance.
• Knowledge of palliative and end of life care.
• Hold person-centred conversations and communicate sensitively.
• Participate in care planning and evaluation within multidisciplinary teams.
• Undertake risk assessments for safe care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan work and respond to patient condition changes independently.
• Prioritise care needs including hygiene, nutrition, and hydration.
• Ensure timely reports to senior staff in the multidisciplinary team.

Job description

A leading end-of-life charity in the UK seeks compassionate individuals for part-time night shift roles in Cornwall. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality care to patients and their families, planning work independently, and addressing changing patient needs. The ideal candidates will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, possess a valid driving licence, and have knowledge of palliative care. Competitive annual leave and training opportunities are part of the employee benefits package.