Bank Healthcare Assistant - Birmingham and Solihull

If you are kind, caring and passionate about person-centred care, this is an opportunity to use your experience to support people and families when it matters most. We would love to hear from you. • Contract Type: As & When • Job Shifts: Night shifts from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Monday to Sunday, including Bank Holiday • Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 2, aligned with AFC, at £12.92 per hour. Enhanced rates apply for night shifts, weekends, with uplifts of up to 41%, and up to 83% for night shifts worked on Sundays and bank holidays. • Location: Community-based in Birmingham and Solihull What we are looking for: • Recent experience of providing care in a health or social care setting, with the confidence to support people with dignity, compassion and respect. • An understanding of person-centred care, ideally including palliative or end-of-life care, and a genuine commitment to making a difference to patients and those important to them. • The ability to communicate sensitively and professionally, recognising when to escalate concerns or changes in a persons condition to the wider clinical team. • A caring, flexible and resilient approach, with the ability to work independently while remaining part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. • Good basic IT skills, including the ability to use email, online training, mobile technology and care recording systems. • An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, is desirable but not essential. • A valid driving license, access to a vehicle with business insurance, and the flexibility to travel up to 25 miles from your home address across Birmingham and Solihull, including during unsocial hours. Benefits of joining Marie Curie as a Bank Healthcare Assistant: • Flexible bank shifts, giving you the opportunity to work as and when required while supporting patients overnight in their own homes. • Mileage allowance of 55p per mile to support travel between community visits. • Access to industry-leading training and ongoing learning to help you feel confident and supported in delivering high-quality end-of-life care. • The opportunity to develop your skills as part of a compassionate, values-led team making a real difference to patients and families. Whats in for you: • Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer match • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension • Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation • Support with eye care costs (terms apply) • Access to Blue Light Card • Discounts via the Benefit Hub Scheme • Life assurance Advert Closes: 23-July-2026 Interviews: Interviews are expected to take place from 27 July onwards. Application Process To apply, complete the online application and upload your latest CV, outlining your relevant experience, how you meet the person specification, and why you want to work for Marie Curie. For more information or an informal chat please contact Additional Information This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply. 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 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. Job description Job responsibilities If you are kind, caring and passionate about person-centred care, this is an opportunity to use your experience to support people and families when it matters most. We would love to hear from you. • Contract Type: As & When • Job Shifts: Night shifts from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Monday to Sunday, including Bank Holiday • Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 2, aligned with AFC, at £12.92 per hour. Enhanced rates apply for night shifts, weekends, with uplifts of up to 41%, and up to 83% for night shifts worked on Sundays and bank holidays. • Location: Community-based in Birmingham and Solihull What we are looking for: • Recent experience of providing care in a health or social care setting, with the confidence to support people with dignity, compassion and respect. • An understanding of person-centred care, ideally including palliative or end-of-life care, and a genuine commitment to making a difference to patients and those important to them. • The ability to communicate sensitively and professionally, recognising when to escalate concerns or changes in a persons condition to the wider clinical team. • A caring, flexible and resilient approach, with the ability to work independently while remaining part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. • Good basic IT skills, including the ability to use email, online training, mobile technology and care recording systems. • An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, is desirable but not essential. • A valid driving license, access to a vehicle with business insurance, and the flexibility to travel up to 25 miles from your home address across Birmingham and Solihull, including during unsocial hours. Benefits of joining Marie Curie as a Bank Healthcare Assistant: • Flexible bank shifts, giving you the opportunity to work as and when required while supporting patients overnight in their own homes. • Mileage allowance of 55p per mile to support travel between community visits. • Access to industry-leading training and ongoing learning to help you feel confident and supported in delivering high-quality end-of-life care. • The opportunity to develop your skills as part of a compassionate, values-led team making a real difference to patients and families. Whats in for you: • Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer match • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension • Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation • Support with eye care costs (terms apply) • Access to Blue Light Card • Discounts via the Benefit Hub Scheme • Life assurance Advert Closes: 23-July-2026 Interviews: Interviews are expected to take place from 27 July onwards. Application Process To apply, complete the online application and upload your latest CV, outlining your relevant experience, how you meet the person specification, and why you want to work for Marie Curie. For more information or an informal chat please contact Additional Information This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply. 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 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.