End of Life Care Healthcare Assistant

Job Description

We’re currently recruiting a Band 2 Healthcare Assistants to join our well-established community team across Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire. Known for delivering compassionate, high-quality care, our team has built a strong reputation for making a meaningful difference in the lives of people across the community.

If you’re looking to be part of a dedicated and supportive service where you can build on your experience and contribute to something truly impactful, we’d love to hear from you.

Role: Band 2 Healthcare Assistant

Hours: 22:00pm – 07:00am night shift

Contract: Part-time Permanent - 36 hours per week

Salary: Band 2 £25,272 per annum, in line with NHS Agenda for Change (AFC) + enhancements and Marie Curie employee benefits package

Locations: Community-based within Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset and Gloucestershire

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.

Qualifications

• 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 employees
• 15% discount in Marie Curie stores

To view the job description, please click here.

To 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: 19th August 2026

For more information or an informal chat please contact Alexa Elliott on Alexa.Elliott@mariecurie.org.uk

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.