About this role
Job summary
As a Healthcare Assistant, youll be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, person-centred end of life care. Working under the guidance of registered professionals, youll support patients and those important to them with personal care, symptom management, and emotional support.
Main duties of the job
Youll contribute to care planning, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe and dignified environment. This is a compassionate and hands-on role where youll make a meaningful difference in peoples lives during their final stages, while also supporting their loved ones through grief and bereavement.
About us
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
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £13.45 per hour + enhancements
Contract: As and When, Night Shifts only, 9 hour shift patterns. 7 days a week service, with preference for Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Must be available 36 hours per month.
Based: Community Based North Wales Flintshire & Wrexham
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 developmentIndustry leading training programmesSeason ticket loan for travelling to and from workDefined contribution schemes for PensionMarie Curie Group Personal Pension SchemeLoan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systemsIntroduce a friend schemeHelp with eyecare costEntitled to Marie Curie Blue Light CardEntitled to Benefit-Hub Discount SchemeLife assurance for all employees
What were looking for:
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Level 2 qualification (e.g. NCFE, BTEC), plus functional skills in numeracy and literacy at Level 2 At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting Strong communication skills with the ability to hold person-centred, empathetic conversations and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Knowledge of palliative and end of life care, including holistic care planning and symptom management Ability to plan and prioritise care, respond to changes in patient condition, and escalate appropriately A valid driving licence and access to a vehicleApplication Process
Close date for applications: 24th May 2026 Interview Dates: 5th June 2026 As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Zoe Evans at [email protected]
**We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. **
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Level 2 qualification (e.g. NCFE, BTEC), plus functional skills in numeracy and literacy at Level 2
Experience Essential
At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting
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 Wrexham, United Kingdom
Wrexham
Wales
LL13 7AB
Employer's website https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)