Healthcare Assistant - Wakefield

Make every night count with Marie Curies Hospice Care at

Home Overnight Service in Wakefield. As part of our Planned Service, support

one patient each evening in their own home, delivering compassionate care for

people with life-limiting illnesses and reassurance for those close to them.

Working independently and using your initiative, youll provide personal care,

monitor symptoms, support with medicines and keep accurate records, following

care plans and local guidance. Bring your palliative and end of life care

experience and confidence in community or lone working.

Are you passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care to individuals at the end of life? Marie Curie is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our Hospice Care at Home team in Wakefield on a as and when basis

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £12.92 per hour (with enhancements - £18.22 Saturday and weekday and £23.64 for Sunday and Bank Holiday between the hours of 8pm and 6am)

Contract: As and when position Permanent (Night Shifts 10pm to 7am)

Based: Community Based (Based from home traveling within a 25 mile radius across Wakefield)

Close date for applications: 18th November 2026

Interview Dates: TBC.

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.

For more information please contact Lisa Gair - Talent Acquisition Advisor - recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

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.

Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity, the

largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care and the only provider across all

four nations. We deliver community nursing, hospice care and information on

dying, death and bereavement, alongside research and campaigning for better

quality of life. Our care reaches around 10% of dying people, while almost one

in three people with a terminal illness misses out on the care or support they

need. Our five-year mission is to close this gap by growing and transforming

direct care, expanding practical information and support, and shaping better

end-of-life experiences.

Qualifications

Essential: - NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification

Desirable: - A nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills

Experience

Essential: - A nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills

Desirable: - Experience in palliative and end of life care and are confident working in the community or as a lone worker

Additional criteria

Essential: - Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Desirable: - The ability to work independently while being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team