Healthcare Assistant

Contract: Permament; 18 hours per week, worked across 2 shifts Shifts: Night shifts from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Monday to Sunday including Bank Holiday Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC), £12.92 per hour, with enhanced pay for unsocial hours. The total hourly rate, including the applicable enhancement, is £18.22 for eligible weekday and Saturday night shifts and £23.64 for eligible Sunday and Bank Holiday shifts Location: Community-based in Staffordshire and Stoke What we are looking for: Recent experience of providing care in a health or social care setting, with the confidence to support people with dignity, compassion and respect. An understanding of person-centred care, ideally including palliative or end-of-life care, and a genuine commitment to making a difference to patients and those important to them. The ability to communicate sensitively and professionally, recognising when to escalate concerns or changes in a persons condition to the wider clinical team.
A caring, flexible and resilient approach, with the ability to work independently while remaining part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. Good basic IT skills, including the ability to use email, online training, mobile technology and care recording systems. An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, is desirable but not essential. A valid driving license, access to a vehicle with business insurance, and flexibility to travel up to 25 miles from your home address across Staffordshire and Stoke, including during unsocial hours. Benefits of joining Marie Curie as a Healthcare Assistant: Enhanced pay for night shifts, weekends and public holidays. Mileage allowance of 55p per mile to support travel between community visits. Access to industry-leading training and ongoing learning to help you feel confident and supported in delivering high-quality end-of-life care. The opportunity to develop your skills as part of a compassionate