Bank Healthcare Assistant

Bring comfort, care and reassurance through the night as a Marie Curie Healthcare Assistant supporting people at the end of life across Powys.

We’re looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Care at home team in Powys in areas such as Welshpool and Newtown, providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care during 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) £13.45 per hour + enhancements:
(44% of your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty - 8pm to 6am)
(88% of your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays)

Contract: As & When - Nights Only

Based: Powys (community)

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
• Life assurance – for all employees

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
• Full Driving license and access to a vehicle

Additional Information
Close date for applications: 27th October 2026
Interview Date: TBC
For any question about the role, please contact the hiring manager on zoe.evans@mariecurie.org.uk

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

Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. 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.