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 community-based overnight service in the Tayside/Dundee areas.
In this vital role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing holistic support to patients and those close to them. Working overnight in patients homes, you will ensure comfort, dignity and continuity of care during one of lifes most profound journeys. Your presence will offer reassurance and skilled care when its needed most, helping families feel supported throughout the night.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community while being part of a respected organisation known for its compassionate approach to end-of-life care.
If youre committed to excellence in palliative care and want to be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation, wed love to hear from you.
What you will be doing:
1. Access visit schedules and patient details via the electronic tablet system at the start of each shift.
2. Contact patients and their families prior to arrival to confirm the visit and provide reassurance.
3. Attend patients homes and communicate effectively with both the patient and their loved ones, as well as liaise with the out-of-hours clinical service.
4. Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual needs, including:pain and symptom management, pressure area care and monitoring and supporting fluid intake.
5. Accurately document all care provided and observations in the patients electronic records.
6. Work independently on a one-to-one basis within the patients home, ensuring safety, dignity and professionalism at all times.
7. Provide overnight support to a single patient, offering companionship and monitoring for any signs of deterioration.
8. Escalate any concerns or changes in the patients condition to the out-of-hours service promptly.
9. Deliver sensitive and respectful care following a patients death, including personal care and preparation of the body.
10. Notify the out-of-hours service in the event of a patient passing during the night and complete all required documentation.
What were looking for:
11. Minimum of6 months experiencedelivering care in a health or social care setting
12. Full UK driving licenceand access to your own vehicle
13. NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care(or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification
14. Anurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills
15. The ability towork independentlywhile being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team
Please see the full job description here:
Whats in it for me?
Salary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £25,694 - £27,900 pro rata)
Contract: Perm 24.75 hours per week over night service 10pm to 7am
Based: Community Based (Based from home traveling within a 25 mile radius)
Benefits Youll Love
16. Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
17. Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
18. Continuous Professional development
19. Industry leading training programmes
20. Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
21. Defined contribution schemes for Pension
22. Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
23. Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
24. Introduce a friend scheme
25. Help with eyecare cost
26. Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
27. Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
28. Life assurance for all employees
Application Process
29. Close date for applications: 28th December 2025
30. Interview Dates: In light of the festive season, shortlisting for interviews will be completed the week of 29th December 2025 and interviews to take place on the 6th and 8th January 2026
31. 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 further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact Lauren Davidson Clinical Nurse Manager at