About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our community team in West Kent, delivering high-quality, person-centred end-of-life care and support to people in their own homes.
You will work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, communicating effectively and sensitively with patients and those important to them, and promoting comfort, dignity and wellbeing throughout the end-of-life pathway.
Main duties of the job
You will assist in the delivery of clinical care, including personal care, skin care and hygiene, nutrition and hydration, comfort and sleep, mobility, and the maintenance of a clean and safe care environment, in accordance with individual care plans and organisational policies and procedures.
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, 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 provide free specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses whilst offering vital emotional support for their families. It's all about giving them the best possible quality of life. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals' medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.
Job description Job responsibilities
Contract: Permanent, Reduced hours
Schedule: 27 hours per week, distributed over three shifts; Monday to Saturday
Shift hours: 10:00pm 7:00am
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, Band 2 (AFC Aligned) £25,272 per annum (prorated), plus generous night-time enhancements
Location: Community-Based Maidstone
What we are looking for:
Relevant experience providing care in a Health or Social Care Environment, including caring for patients at the end of life. Preferably NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Be person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them. Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans that meet the complex needs of the person, and those important to them. Emotional resilience and the capacity to work independently. A valid driving license and access to a car for travel to patient homes are required.Marie Curie Benefits Package:
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 Help with eyecare cost (T & Cs apply) Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance What's in it for you:
Annual leave allowance - 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated) Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development) Industry leading training programmes Mileage allowance of 45p per mile Generous EnhancementsAdvert Closes: 20-May-2026
Application Process
To apply, please submit an online application and attach your most recent CV that outlines your experience, how you meet the person specification, and your interest in working for Marie Curie.
Additional Information
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification
Experience Essential
Relevant experience providing care in a Health or Social Care Environment, including caring for patients at the end of life
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 - West Kent
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1QN
Employer's website https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)