Healthcare Assistant

Discover a Career with Purpose in Orkney
Join Marie Curie in Orkney and help make every moment count for local people and their families.

What's in it for you:
Salary: OIRO £38,422.24 to £41,742.72 per annum pro rata (based on AFC Band 2 base salary £26,696 to £28,988 per annum plus enhancements for weekday and Saturday night working) plus additional enhancements for Sundays and public holidays. In addition, Island Allowance £1,716 pro rata per annum.
Contract: Permanent 27 hours per week (3 nights a week across 7 days a week) and Bank Post As and When
Based: Community Based – Orkney, Scotland

Benefits:

• 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
• 15% staff discount in Marie Curie stores
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

Home to a close-knit community of around 22,000 people, Orkney is one of Scotland's most beautiful and unique island destinations, renowned for its stunning coastlines, rich history, welcoming communities and exceptional quality of life. From world-famous archaeological sites to breathtaking sea views, Orkney offers the perfect blend of island living and a rewarding career. Based across the islands, you'll become part of a community where making a difference truly matters.

At Marie Curie, we are proud to provide our Hospice Care at Home Service across Orkney, delivering compassionate, person-centred care and support to people living with terminal illness in the comfort of their own homes. Working as part of our dedicated team, you'll provide one-to-one care and emotional support to patients and families when they need it most, helping ensure nobody faces the end of life alone.

As well as a highly rewarding role, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, Island Allowance, generous annual leave, enhanced rates for nights and weekends, a pension scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, industry-leading training and ongoing professional development. With Marie Curie, you'll enjoy the opportunity to build a meaningful career while living and working in one of Scotland's most remarkable locations.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a health or social care setting, ideally with palliative or end-of-life care
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
• A kind, empathetic approach and excellent communication skills
• Ability to support personal care, mobility, nutrition, and comfort needs
• Willingness to work flexibly, including nights and weekends
• Commitment to upholding dignity, respect, and patient choice

Application Process

• Close date for applications: 15th November 2026. Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications, so to avoid disappointment we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
• Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed
• 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.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. 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. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and 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.