Overview
Marie Curie Healthcare Assistant – Dumfries and Galloway Planned Service. Join Marie Curie UK to provide compassionate, person-centred care in the community, supporting patients and their families in their own homes.
Job Description
Are you passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care at the end of life? Marie Curie is looking for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our community team in Dumfries and Galloway. You’ll be a vital part of our multidisciplinary team, providing holistic support to patients and those important to them. This role is based in the community, where you’ll support clients and their families in the comfort of their own homes—ensuring dignity, comfort, and continuity of care during one of life’s most important journeys. If you’re committed to excellence in palliative care and want to be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Details
* Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £24,647 - £26,763 pro rata per annum + enhancements
* Contract: Permanent Part Time, 27 hours per week. Night shifts 10pm to 7am and may include some occasional day shifts when required
* Based: Community based across Gretna, Annan, Dumfriesshire and Galloway
What We’re Looking For
* Minimum of 6 months’ experience delivering care in a health or social care setting
* Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
* NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this qualification
* Nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills
* The ability to work independently while being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
* Annual leave allowance: 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
* Hybrid working
* Continuous Professional development and industry-leading training programmes
* Season ticket loan for travel to and from work
* Defined contribution pension scheme; Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
* Loans for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems
* Introduce a friend scheme; eyecare cost support; Blue Light Card; Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
* Life assurance for all employees
Application Process
* Close date for applications: 17 October 2025
* Interview Dates: October (to be confirmed)
* As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Marie Curie is committed to safeguarding all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and rewarding workplace with commitment to diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to the dedicated contact.
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