Marie Curie is excited to be expanding our existing Hospice Care at Home Service in Cwm Taf Morgannwg to help ensure nobody goes without the vital care and support they need at end of life. We are looking for a number of additional Healthcare Assistants to join our amazing team to help support more patients with life limiting conditions, and their families, than ever before. We will be working closely with District Nursing and Primary Care Teams to provide symptom control, end of life care and respite; as well as developing a new urgent response capacity to support the discharge of palliative and end of life care patients from hospitals into the community. Apply today for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference when it matters most!
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £24,638 per annum + Enhancements
Hours: Full and part time hours available
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Cwm Taf Morgannwg
Closing date: 24th June 2025
Interview date: TBC
This is an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Assistants to join our team and help deliver care and support to people with a life limiting illnesses whilst also offering vital emotional support for their families. Ours is a one-to-one approach to care, so you're sure to enjoy plenty of meaningful contact with patients and their families - usually in their own homes. To find our more – please read our last inspection report at
Marie Curie Benefits Package
1. Season ticket loan - for travelling to and from work.
2. Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
3. Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
4. Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
5. Introduce a friend scheme.
6. Help with eyecare costs
7. Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
8. Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
9. Life assurance – for all employees
What’s in it for you:
10. Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
11. Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
12. Season ticket loan
13. Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
14. Continuous development
15. Industry leading training programmes
16. Employee Assistance Programme
17. Flexible Working
18. Generous enhancements: 44% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) 88% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays
What we are looking for:
19. Relevant community or palliative care experience
20. S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma or willing to work towards this
21. Willing to register with Social Care Wales
22. Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support
23. Licence allowing you to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle that can be insured for business use are essential
With experience of End-of-Life care, you're ready and able to make a real difference. Working without close supervision, you'll have the opportunity to use your own initiative in line with the patient's established care plan. You'll be required to carry out a range of care duties including helping patients meet their hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms, assisting with medications and keeping detailed records and emotional support to the patient and their families.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
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