Healthcare Assistant - Marie Curie

Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK’s 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’re 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 want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end\-of\-life, through 3 ways:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support


• Delivering more practical information and support


• Leading in shaping the end\-of\-life experience

We’re looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at the Cardiff and the Vale Hospice, providing compassionate, high\-quality end\-of\-life care during day and night shifts.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, person\-centred end of life care. Working under the guidance of registered professionals, you’ll support patients and those important to them with personal care, symptom management, and emotional support.

You’ll 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 you’ll make a meaningful difference in people’s lives during their final stages, while also supporting their loved ones through grief and bereavement.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £24,833 per annum \+ enhancements (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent 37\.5 hours per week.

Based: Cardiff and the Vale Hospice

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 eyecare cost


• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card


• Entitled to Benefit\-Hub Discount Scheme

• What we’re 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

Additional Information Close date for applications: 23rd June 2026

Shortlisting: 23rd June 2026

Interview Date: 1st and 3rd of July 2026

\*\*We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. \*\*

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 recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

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.

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