About this role
Job summary
Join our Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service and make a real difference to people across North and South Tyne & Wear.
We have several opportunities available, supporting patients in the comfort of their own homes within a 25-mile radius of your home address.
Main duties of the job
Join Marie Curies Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service and provide compassionate, one-to-one support to people with a life-limiting illness across North and South Tyne & Wear. Working independently overnight, youll support one patient per shift in their own home, following an established care plan and offering practical, personal and emotional care when it matters most.
About us
Marie Curie is the UK's 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 palliative and end of life care and support 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're likely to die from.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are recruiting several Healthcare Assistants to join our Hospice Care at Home (Overnight Service), working within a 25 mile radius of home address across North & South of Tyne & Wear
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 2 £25,272 pro rata per annum + enhancements
Hourly Rate: £18.22 Saturday and weekday and £23.64 for Sunday and Bank Holiday between the hours of 8pm and 6am
Hours/Contract: Part Time up to 36 hours per week - (various 9-hour night shifts, 10pm7am)
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: Hospice Care at Home North & South of Tyne & Wear
Closing date: 19th August 2026
Interview date: TBC
Join the Marie Curie Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service supporting people with a life-limiting illness across North and South of Tyne & Wear South Tyneside, Sunderland, Newcastle, Gateshead and North Tyneside. 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 you'll 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
What were looking for:
UK licensed driver with access to a car (business insurance essential) Relevant community and/or lone-working experience 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 needsWhat'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 Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance for all employees Generous enhancements (between the hours of 8 pm and 6 am) 41% Saturday and weekday nights 83% Sundays and Bank Holidays To apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating, 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
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 2/3 qualification (or equivalent certificate/diploma)
Desirable
Relevant community and/or lone-working experience
Experience Essential
Recent experience providing care for people with a life-limiting illness or palliative care needs
Desirable
Emotional resilience and confidence working independently (with excellent ongoing training and support provided)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Marie Curie
Address Hospice Care at Home (Overnight Service)
Tyne & Wear
North East
NE1 5DL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)