Job responsibilities
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they are likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
We are seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our community based rapid response team in Northampton to work towards providing holistic, person centred, end of life care and support needs of patients and those important to them.
The Health Care Assistant will be working alongside our trained Rapid Response nurse predominantly throughout the night providing support and advice to patients in their own homes, including care homes, and collaborate with the Care Coordination Centre Rapid Response Service, and Out of Hours services.
Within their professional boundaries, the post holder will, as a level two practitioner will be providing holistic, person centred, end of life care to patients and those important to them. Ensuring their interventions effectively support patients, their relatives, and carers, respecting patients' choices, dignity, and end-of-life wishes.
The Health Care Assistant will demonstrate, safe decision-making, expert holistic care giving, which includes supporting significant others to plan for and cope with loss, grief and bereavement and an ability to nurture compassionate person-centred relationships using effective communication.
Job Structure: Part- time: 24 Hours per week; The role will involve working a combination of 12-hour shifts from 20:00-08:00 or from 10:00-22:00
Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 2 £12.36 per hour Plus, Enhancements
Based: Community Based Northamptonshire Rapid Response Team
What were looking for:
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.
- 6 Months care delivery experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment with knowledge of palliative and end of life care.
- Flexible approach to working patterns Willingness to undertake work during the day and at night.
- Hold a current and valid driving license and have access to a vehicle which includes business insurance.
What's in it for you:
- Continuous Professional development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Continued access to NHS pension Scheme (if eligible)
- Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
Plus, 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
Advert closes:27-May-2025
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. For more information or an informal chat please contactashish.sharma@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 viarecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
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.
