Healthcare Assistant - Highlands

Salary:  Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2 £23,362 - £ 25,368 per annum + Enhancement 

Hours : Various - Full time, Part time, As & When

Contract Type: Permanent

Location:  Highlands – within a 25 mile radius of your home address

Closing date:  4th August 2024

Interview date:  TBC

This is an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team and help deliver care and support to people with a life limiting illnesses whilst also offering vital emotional support for their families. Ours is a one-to-one approach to care, so you're sure to enjoy plenty of meaningful contact with patients and their families - usually in their own homes.

Marie Curie Benefits Package  

Season ticket loan -for travelling to and from work. 

Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%) 

Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme 

Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems

Introduce a friend scheme. 

Help with childcare cost (TC apply)

Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card

Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.

Life assurance – for all employees

What’s in it for you:

Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)

Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme

Season ticket loan

Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems

Continuous development

Industry leading training programmes

Employee Assistance Programme 

Flexible Working

Generous enhancements: 44% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) 88% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays

What we are looking for:

Relevant community experience

Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)

S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma is desirable

Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support.

With experience of End of Life care, you're ready and able to make a real difference. Working without close supervision, you'll have the opportunity to use your own initiative in line with the patient's established care plan. You'll be required to carry out a range of care duties including helping patients meet their hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms, assisting with medications and keeping detailed records and emotional support to the patient and their families.

For more information about the role please email Lesley Middleton on 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. 

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

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