Marie Curie Healthcare Assistant

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end‑of‑life charity, the largest non‑NHS provider of end‑of‑life care in the UK, and the only provider across all four nations. We deliver community nursing and hospice care nationwide and provide information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement.

Our research expands knowledge of good end‑of‑life care, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone can live with an illness at the best possible quality of life.

We aim to close the gap for people missing out on needed care at the end of life. The next five years’ mission focuses on three key areas:

• Growing and transforming direct care and support
• Delivering practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end‑of‑life experience

Marie Curie is seeking Healthcare Assistants for our community‑based overnight service in Lanarkshire. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing holistic support to patients and families in their homes throughout the night, ensuring comfort, dignity and continuity of care.

• 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, liaising 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.

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

Salary:
Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (£24,647 – £26,763 pro rata per annum) plus enhancements.

Contract:

Permanent, part‑time positions up to 27 hours per week – Night shifts from 10 pm to 7 am, with occasional day shifts.

Based in the community (travel within a 25‑mile radius of Lanarkshire).

• Annual leave allowance: 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive policy for parental and sick leave
• Continuous professional development and industry‑leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for commuting
• Defined contribution pension scheme and Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems
• Friend referral scheme
• Eyecare cost assistance and Benefit‑Hub discount scheme
• Life assurance for all employees
• Entitlement to Marie Curie Blue Light Card

• Close date for applications: 11 January 2026.
• Interview dates:
  Week commencing 19 January 2026 (shortlisting completed W/C 11 January 2026).
• Submit CV only – no cover letter is required. Please review the advert and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Marie Curie is committed to equal opportunities for all. We have stringent safeguards and inclusive policies, are a Stonewall champion, and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. We accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments – please email for assistance.