About this role
Job summary
Make a difference overnight. We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants to join our Marie Curie Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant with Marie Curies Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service, you'll provide one to one palliative and end of life care for patients, as well as practical and emotional support for their families, usually in the patients home. Working independently and following the established care plan, you'll support personal care and hygiene, monitor symptoms, assist with medications, maintain accurate records, and provide reassurance to patients and those close to them.
About us
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 theyre 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to join our Hospice Care at Home (Overnight Service), North Yorkshire
Hours: Part-time up to 18 hours per week (various 9-hour night shifts, 10pm7am)
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AfC) £25,272 + enhancements (pro rata)
Hourly Rate: £18.22 Saturday and weekday and £23.64 for Sunday and Bank Holiday between the hours of 8pm and 6am
Advert closes: 18 May 2026
Interview dates: TBC
Join the Marie Curie Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service supporting people with a life-limiting illness across North Yorkshire, including Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough and surrounding areas. As part of the Planned Service you will visit one patient per evening and provide compassionate, one-to-one care in patients homes, and offer practical and emotional support to families at a time when it matters most.
Within this rewarding role youll be working independently overnight, following each patients established care plan and using your initiative when needed. Duties will include personal care and hygiene support, monitoring symptoms, supporting with medicines in line with the care plan and local guidance, maintaining accurate records, and providing reassurance and emotional support to patients and those close to them. If you have experience in Palliative and end of life care and are confident working in the community or as a lone worker, wed love to hear from you.
What were looking for:
UK licensed driver with access to a car (business insurance essential) Relevant community and/or lone-working experience S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification (or equivalent certificate/diploma) Emotional resilience and confidence working independently (with excellent ongoing training and support provided) Recent experience providing care for people with a life-limiting illness or palliative care needs Whats in it for you:
Annual leave allowance of 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Annual leave aligned to NHS length of service Competitive parental and sick leave policies Continuous professional development Industry-leading training programmes Season ticket loan for travel to and from work Defined contribution pension scheme Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems Help with eye care costs Eligibility for a Marie Curie Blue Light Card Eligibility for the Benefit Hub discount scheme Life assurance for all employees Generous enhancements, including: 41% of your basic hourly salary for Saturdays and weekday night duty (8pm6am) 83% of your basic hourly salary for Sundays and public bank holidays To apply, please upload your most recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
Additional Information
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 [email protected].
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.
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.
Person Specification
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.
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
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
Bradford
North Yorkshire
YO18 7AJ
Employer's website https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)