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05.05.2025
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Job Description:
We have a team of Nurses and Health Care Support workers who visit patients in West Cornwall to allow them to be cared for in their preferred place of care.
These individualised packages of care are carried out by our team who exclusively work with people living with an end-of-life condition.
Marie Curie would also like to understand….'What does flexible working mean for you?’
Are you a carer who would like more control over the hours you work?
Would you like to work in a particular pattern?
Marie Curie is recruiting Healthcare Support Workers for our West Cornwall Day Service Team. The current shifts are either AM 8-2 pm or PM 4-10 pm. Some staff combine both shifts for longer days.
Some Bank Staff prefer to work only AM or only PM shifts.
We are happy to discuss your preferred working patterns before interview if you're interested in applying.
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2, £22,383 pro rata per annum, plus enhancements.
Hours/Contract: Permanent, full-time and part-time day shifts available.
Base: West Cornwall
Interview date: Ongoing
This service responds quickly to support patients and carers eligible for end-of-life care at home, offering holistic, one-to-one care supporting patients until the end of life in their chosen place.
* Season ticket loan for travel
* Defined contribution pension schemes (charity matches contributions up to 7.5%)
* Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems
* Introduce a friend scheme
* Help with childcare costs (T & C’s apply)
* Marie Curie Blue Light Card
* Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
* Life assurance for all employees
What's in it for you:
* 27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
* Leave aligned with NHS (subject to eligibility, based on recent continuous service)
* Parental/sick leave policies
* Professional development support
* Industry-leading training
* Flexible working
* Free DBS check
* Free uniform
* Enhancements: 41% extra for Saturday and night duties, 83% for Sundays and public holidays
* Mileage allowance: 45p per mile
* Paid training and travel between patients
Candidate requirements:
* Experience in similar care roles and interest in end-of-life care
* Valid UK driving license and insured car for business use
* Ability to work independently
* Empathy and understanding of patient needs
* Level 2 care qualification preferred but not essential; willingness to learn essential
Working independently, you'll use your initiative to follow care plans, monitor symptoms, assist with medications, perform dressings and continence care, and maintain detailed records. You will also support patients with hygiene and dietary needs.
Marie Curie offers free Level 3 Apprenticeships in care at Truro and Penwith College for Healthcare Assistants in our team. This is an excellent opportunity for skill development while working as a Care Assistant.
For questions, contact Sue Egerton, Clinical Nurse Manager, at 07515133223 or our coordination team at 01209700862. They will direct you to the appropriate person to discuss your inquiries.
To apply, send your latest CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification, and why you want to work for Marie Curie.
Marie Curie is committed to its values and safeguarding all individuals involved in our services. We aim to create a safe, supportive, and rewarding work environment.
We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to supporting applicants through reasonable adjustments during the application process.
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