About this role
Job summary
Join our Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service as a Healthcare Assistant, supporting patients and families across Bradford, Airedale and surrounding areas.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant with Marie Curies Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service, youll provide compassionate one-to-one care and emotional support to patients with a life-limiting illness and their families across Bradford, Airedale and surrounding areas. Working independently in patients homes, youll deliver personal care, monitor symptoms, support with medication, and make a real difference when it matters most.
About us
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end of life charity and the largest non-NHS provider of end of life care, supporting people with a terminal illness and their families across all four nations. But with one in four people still missing out on the care they need, our work has never been more important.
Job description Job responsibilities
Hours:Part Time 36 hours, various 9 hour night shifts (10 pm 7 am) available
Salary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £25,272 per annum + 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: 1st June 2026
Interview Dates - TBC
As a Healthcare Assistant with Marie Curie Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service in Bradford, Airedale and surrounding areas, youll support patients and families when they need it most. We provide specialist palliative care for people living with a life-limiting illness, while also offering vital emotional support to those closest to them.
With experience in end of life care, youll be ready to make a meaningful difference through our one-to-one approach, building genuine connections with patients and their families, usually in their own homes. Working independently and using your initiative within established care plans, youll deliver a range of care duties including personal care, symptom monitoring, medication support, accurate record keeping, and compassionate emotional support for both patients and families.
What were looking for:
Be a UK licensed driver with access to a car and business insurance is essential Relevant community experience S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma is required Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support Recent experience of providing care and caring for people with 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 Help with eye care costs Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance for all employees Generous Enhancements 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)and 83% x your basic salary per hour paid 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
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 Essential
S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma is required
Experience Essential
Recent experience of providing care and caring for people with life limiting illness or palliative care needs
Desirable
Relevant community experience
Additional criteria Essential
Be a UK licensed driver with access to a car and business insurance is essential
Desirable
Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support
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
West Yorkshire
BD2 3BT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)