About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a number of Healthcare Assistants to join our Care @ Home service based in Cornwall. This is a night service and will require you to be work from 22:00pm until 07:00am. If you are interested, then we want to hear from you! Apply today!
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) working in our night-time community team providing end-of-life care in patients' homes, you will play a vital role in ensuring comfort, dignity, and support during their final days.
About us
Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.
Job description Job responsibilities
Join our expanding Marie Curie night service in Cornwall and be part of a team thats making a real difference - our growth means we can reach and care for even more end-of-life patients across the county, providing comfort and dignity when it matters most. These roles are perfect for compassionate individuals who thrive working independently through the night, delivering high-quality care and support to patients and their loved ones during lifes most challenging moments.Role:End of Life Care Healthcare Assistant (Band 2)
Hours: 22:00pm - 07:00am night shift
Contract: Part-Time Permanent (18, 27 or 36-hour contracts available)
Salary: Band 2 £25,272 per annum, in line with NHS Agenda for Change (AFC) + enhancements and Marie Curie employee benefits package
Locations: Central, North and East Cornwall (You will work within a 25-mile radius from your home address)
As these are community-based roles, you will be responsible for planning your own work, responding to changes in patient conditions, prioritising care needs (including hygiene, nutrition and hydration, comfort, monitoring vitals, and more) as detailed in the personalised care plan and ensuring you escalate appropriately to senior staff within the multidisciplinary team in a timely manner.
What we're looking for:
National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent 6 Months care delivery experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment. Hold a current and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle which includes business insurance Knowledge of palliative and end of life care. Hold person centred conversations, Communicate sensitively with the person and those important to them in a nonjudgmental, empathetic, supportive, and professional manner. Participate in the assessment, care planning, review and evaluation of holistic care management plans within the multidisciplinary team. Undertake risk assessments to support safe delivery of care.Additional information
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 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 eye care costs Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance for all employeesTo apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
Advert closes: 12th June 2026
We reserve the right to close this campaign early.
For more information or an informal chat please contact Kathryn Bowman on [email protected]
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
National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Experience Essential
6 months care delivery experience in a Health or Social Care Environment Knowledge of palliative and end of life care
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
Cornwall
Cornwall
TR14 7DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)