About the role
Job Description
We’re looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team in the South Eastern Trust.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, person-centred end of life care. Working under the guidance of registered professionals, you’ll support patients and those important to them with personal care, symptom management, and emotional support.
You’ll contribute to care planning, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe and dignified environment. This is a compassionate and hands-on role where you’ll make a meaningful difference in people’s lives during their final stages, while also supporting their loved ones through grief and bereavement.
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £25,272 per annum + enhancements (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time – 16-24 hours per week - Nights between 11pm & 7am
Based: Community Based – South Eastern Trust
What's in it for you:
* Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 11 public holidays (pro rata) * Generous enhancements * Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave * Continuous Professional development * Industry leading training programmes * Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work * Defined contribution schemes for Pension * Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme * Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems * Introduce a friend scheme * Help with eyecare cost * Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card * Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme * Life assurance – for all employees
Please see the full job description here: https://mariecurie.pagetiger.com/ddmteay/1
Qualifications
You will be successful in this role if you have:
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Level 2 qualification (e.g. NCFE, BTEC), plus functional skills in numeracy and literacy at Level 2 * Recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting * Strong communication skills with the ability to hold person-centred, empathetic conversations and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team * Knowledge of palliative and end of life care, including holistic care planning and symptom management * Ability to plan and prioritise care, respond to changes in patient condition, and escalate appropriately * A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
Additional Information
Application Process
* Close date for applications: 10th November 2026 * Interview Dates: TBC * As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.