End of Life Care Healthcare Assistant - Devon

Hours: 22:00pm 07:00am night shift Contract: Full-time and part-time permanent Salary: Band 2 £25,272 per annum, in line with NHS Agenda for Change (AFC) + enhancements and Marie Curie employee benefits package Locations: Community-based within Devon As these are community-based roles, you will be responsible for planning your own work, responding to changes in patient conditions, prioritising care needs (including hygiene, nutrition and hydration, comfort, monitoring vitals, and more) as detailed in the personalised care plan and ensuring you escalate appropriately to senior staff within the multidisciplinary team in a timely manner. What we are looking for: • National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent • 6 Months care delivery experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment. • Hold a current and valid driving license and have access to a vehicle which includes business insurance • Knowledge of palliative and end of life care. • Hold person centred conversations, Communicate sensitively with the person and those important to them in a nonjudgmental, empathetic, supportive, and professional manner. • Participate in the assessment, care planning, review and evaluation of holistic care management plans within the multidisciplinary team. • Undertake risk assessments to support safe delivery of care. What's in it for you: • Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) • 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 eye care costs • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card • Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme • Life assurance for all employees • Enhancements • 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) • 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. Advert closes: 31st July 2026 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 Hours: 22:00pm 07:00am night shift Contract: Full-time and part-time permanent Salary: Band 2 £25,272 per annum, in line with NHS Agenda for Change (AFC) + enhancements and Marie Curie employee benefits package Locations: Community-based within Devon As these are community-based roles, you will be responsible for planning your own work, responding to changes in patient conditions, prioritising care needs (including hygiene, nutrition and hydration, comfort, monitoring vitals, and more) as detailed in the personalised care plan and ensuring you escalate appropriately to senior staff within the multidisciplinary team in a timely manner. What we are looking for: • National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent • 6 Months care delivery experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment. • Hold a current and valid driving license and have access to a vehicle which includes business insurance • Knowledge of palliative and end of life care. • Hold person centred conversations, Communicate sensitively with the person and those important to them in a nonjudgmental, empathetic, supportive, and professional manner. • Participate in the assessment, care planning, review and evaluation of holistic care management plans within the multidisciplinary team. • Undertake risk assessments to support safe delivery of care. What's in it for you: • Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) • 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 eye care costs • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card • Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme • Life assurance for all employees • Enhancements • 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) • 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. Advert closes: 31st July 2026 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.