Healthcare Assistant - Highlands

Are you passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care to individuals at the end of life? Marie Curie is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our community-based overnight service in the highlands; we are seeking dedicated and driven individuals across Badenoch and Strathspey.

What will you be doing:

In this vital role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing holistic support to patients and those close to them. Working overnight in patients homes, you will ensure comfort, dignity and continuity of care during one of lifes most profound journeys. Your presence will offer reassurance and skilled care when its needed most, helping families feel supported throughout the night.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community while being part of a respected organisation known for its compassionate approach to end-of-life care.

If youre committed to excellence in palliative care and want to be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation, wed love to hear from you.

What were looking for:

• Minimum of6 months experiencedelivering 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

• Anurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills

• The ability towork independentlywhile being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team

Please see the full job description here:

Whats in it for me?

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £26,696 pro rata to £28,988 Pro rata

Contract: Permanent Part Time 27 Hours (x3 Night Shifts per week 10pm to 7am across 7 days)

Based: Community Based (Based at home traveling within a 25-mile radius across the Badenoch and Strathspey area.

Benefits Youll Love

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 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

Application Process

• Close date for applications: 8th November 2026
• Shortlisting: W/C 9th November 2026
• Interview Dates: Friday 20th November 2026 through Microsoft teams
• 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.

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