Marie Curie Healthcare Assistant - Hywel Dda

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC)£23,970 per annum + Enhancement

Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion

Closing date: 26th November 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 or palliative care experience
• S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma or willing to work towards this
• Willing to register with Social Care Wales
• Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support
• Licence allowing you to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle that can be insured for business use are essential

For more information about the role please email our Nursing Services Facilitator, Zoe David, on 01544 773484 or: zoe.david@mariecurie.org.uk

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 everyones 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.

Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via: recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Enhanced criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification i.e. NCFE level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services, BTEC level 2 Health and Social Care.
• Functional skills at level 2 in numeracy and literacy or equivalent

Desirable

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 Qualification
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Essential

• 6 Months care delivery experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment

Desirable

• Recent professional experience of providing care and caring for dying patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Community Based

Hywel Dda

SA31 2BE

Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)