Overview
We are looking for a committed and empathetic Healthcare Assistant to become part of our community team in West Kent / Maidstone Area, delivering comprehensive, person-centred end-of-life care and support for individuals within their own homes.
Job responsibilities
As a Healthcare Assistant you will practice empathetic communication with the patient and those important to them in a supportive, professional manner and provide high quality personal care and support to enhance wellbeing.
Main duties include monitoring and assisting with the maintenance of patients skin integrity and personal hygiene, observing and supporting nutritional needs, attending to comfort requirements to facilitate rest and sleep, providing mobility support, and maintaining a clean and orderly care environment.
Work details: Permanent, reduced hours; 18 hours per week, Monday to Saturday; Shift hours: 10:00pm – 7:00am; Location: Community-Based West Kent / Maidstone Area; Salary: £12.51 per hour.
What we are looking for
* At least six months of recent experience providing care in a health or social care environment, including caring for patients at the end of life.
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (preferred, not required).
* Be person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them.
* Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans that meet the complex needs of the person, and those important to them.
* Emotional resilience and the capacity to work independently.
* A valid driving licence and access to a car for travel to patient homes are required.
Marie Curie Benefits Package
* Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
* Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
* Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
* Help with eyecare cost (T&Cs apply)
* Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
* Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
* Life assurance for all employees
What's in it for you
* Annual leave allowance - 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
* Competitive policy for parental/sick leave
* Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
* Industry leading training programmes
* Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
* Generous enhancements
Advert Closes
25-September-2025
Application Process
To apply, please submit an online application and attach your most recent CV that outlines your experience, how you meet the person specification, and your interest in working for Marie Curie.
For more information or an informal chat please contact ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk
Marie Curie is committed to its values, safeguarding all our people from harm and creating a safe, supportive, and rewarding place to work.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are a Stonewall champion and welcome reasonable adjustments. Please email recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk with any adjustment requests.
This role will be subject to enhanced DBS checks. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
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