Overnight Home Care Assistant – End-of-Life Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + 10 holidays (PT

Training programmes

Season ticket loan

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Marie Curie is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our overnight community-based service across the Scottish Borders, covering Eyemouth and surrounding areas. You will provide one-to-one care in patients' homes, ensuring comfort, safety and dignity while supporting families.

The role is part-time, night shifts, with a focus on end-of-life care and symptom management. Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required. Training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months’ care experience in health or social care.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• A 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 their families prior to arrival to confirm the visit and provide reassurance.
• Attend patients’ homes and communicate effectively with both the patient and their loved ones, as well as liaise with the out-of-hours clinical service.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual needs, including pain and symptom management, pressure area care and monitoring and supporting fluid intake.
• Accurately document all care provided and observations in the patient’s electronic records.
• Work independently on a one-to-one basis within the patient’s home, ensuring safety, dignity and professionalism at all times.
• Provide overnight support to a single patient, offering companionship and monitoring for any signs of deterioration.
• Escalate any concerns or changes in the patient’s condition to the out-of-hours service promptly.
• Deliver sensitive and respectful care following a patient’s death, including personal care and preparation of the body.
• Notify the out-of-hours service in the event of a patient passing during the night and complete all required documentation.

Skills

Care experience

Driving licence

Compassionate approach

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Marie Curie is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our overnight community-based service across the Scottish Borders, covering Eyemouth and surrounding areas. You will provide one-to-one care in patients' homes, ensuring comfort, safety and dignity while supporting families.

The role is part-time, night shifts, with a focus on end-of-life care and symptom management. Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required. Training and benefits are provided.