Overview
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Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our mission is to ensure people receive the best possible quality of life at the end of life.
About Marie Curie
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones. We are committed to safeguarding and inclusion and are a Stonewall champion. We actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.
Responsibilities
* 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.
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 a willingness to work towards this qualification
* An nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills
* The ability to work independently while being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team
Salary and Contract
* 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; may include some occasional day shifts when required
* Based: Community Based across Gretna, Annan and Dumfriesshire and Galloway
Benefits
* Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
* Hybrid working
* 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
* Help with eyecare cost
* Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
* Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
* Life assurance – for all employees
Application Process
* Close date for applications: 12th September 2025
* Interview Dates: Mid-September
* 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.
For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Talent Advisor Gráinne Henderson at [email protected].
Equality and Inclusion
Marie Curie is committed to its values, safeguarding all our people from harm. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one, and we actively encourage diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace. We are Stonewall champion and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected].
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