Overnight End-of-Life Care Assistant (Home Visits)

Marie Curie; Scotland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days + 10 holidays (pp

Continuous Professional Development

Pension scheme

Season ticket loan

Staff discounts

Job summary

Marie Curie is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our overnight, community-based service across the Scottish Borders. You will care for individuals in their homes, navigating a 25-mile radius from your base and working night shifts to provide safe, dignified support.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team and help families during end-of-life care. The role offers a permanent part-time contract of 18 hours per week, with a salary band of £26,696 to £28,988 per annum pro rata

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Access visit schedules and patient details via the electronic tablet system at the start of each shift.
• Contact patients and families prior to arrival to confirm visits and provide reassurance.
• Attend patients’ homes and communicate effectively with patients and loved ones, and liaise with out-of-hours clinical service.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care including pain and symptom management, pressure area care, monitoring and supporting fluid intake.
• Accurately document all care and observations in electronic records.
• Work independently one-to-one within the patient’s home, ensuring safety, dignity and professionalism.
• Provide overnight support to a single patient, offering companionship and monitoring for deterioration.
• Escalate concerns to the out-of-hours service promptly.
• Deliver sensitive care following a patient’s death and assist with body preparation.
• Notify the out-of-hours service if a patient passes and complete documentation.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Willingness to pursue qualification

Job description

Marie Curie is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our overnight, community-based service across the Scottish Borders. You will care for individuals in their homes, navigating a 25-mile radius from your base and working night shifts to provide safe, dignified support.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team and help families during end-of-life care. The role offers a permanent part-time contract of 18 hours per week, with a salary band of £26,696 to £28,988 per annum pro rata