About this role
Job summary
Make a difference when it matters most. Join Marie Curies Hospice Care at Home team in Wakefield as a Healthcare Assistant on an as-and-when basis, delivering compassionate, person-centred care to people at the end of life.
Main duties of the job
Make every night count with Marie Curies Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service in Wakefield. As part of our Planned Service, support one patient each evening in their own home, delivering compassionate care for people with life-limiting illnesses and reassurance for those close to them. Working independently and using your initiative, youll provide personal care, monitor symptoms, support with medicines and keep accurate records, following care plans and local guidance. Bring your palliative and end of life care experience and confidence in community or lone working.
About us
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity, the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care and the only provider across all four nations. We deliver community nursing, hospice care and information on dying, death and bereavement, alongside research and campaigning for better quality of life. Our care reaches around 10% of dying people, while almost one in three people with a terminal illness misses out on the care or support they need. Our five-year mission is to close this gap by growing and transforming direct care, expanding practical information and support, and shaping better end-of-life experiences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care to individuals at the end of life? Marie Curie is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our Hospice Care at Home team in Wakefield on a as and when basis
What you will be doing
- Join the Marie Curie Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service, supporting people with a life-limiting illness across Wakefield.
- As part of the Planned Service, visit one patient per evening and provide compassionate, one-to-one care in patients homes.
- Offer practical and emotional support to families at a time when it matters most.
- Work independently overnight, following each patients established care plan and using your initiative when needed.
- Provide personal care and hygiene support.
- Monitor symptoms and support with medicines in line with the care plan and local guidance.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Provide reassurance and emotional support to patients and those close to them.
- Wed love to hear from you if you have experience in palliative and end of life care and are confident working in the community or as a lone worker.
What were looking for:
- Minimum of 6 months experience delivering care in a health or social care setting
- Full UK driving licenceand access to your own vehicle
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification
- A nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills
- The ability towork independently while being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team
Whats in it for me
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £12.92 per hour (with enhancements - £18.22 Saturday and weekday and £23.64 for Sunday and Bank Holiday between the hours of 8pm and 6am)
Contract: As and when position Permanent (Night Shifts 10pm to 7am)
Based: Community Based (Based from home traveling within a 25 mile radius across Wakefield)
Benefits You'll Love
- 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
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with eyecare cost
- 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
Application Process
Close date for applications:18th November 2026
Interview Dates: TBC.
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
For more information please contact Lisa Gair - Talent Acquisition Advisor - [email protected]
We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. **
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
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification
Desirable
- A nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills
Experience
Essential
- A nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in palliative and end of life care and are confident working in the community or as a lone worker
Additional criteria
Essential
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Desirable
- The ability to work independently while being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team
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
Wakefield
England
WF1 2QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)