Are you passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care to individuals at the end of life? Marie Curie is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our community-based overnight service in Lanarkshire.
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:
5. pain and symptom management, pressure area care and monitoring and supporting fluid intake.
6. Accurately document all care provided and observations in the patients electronic records.
7. Work independently on a one-to-one basis within the patients home, ensuring safety, dignity and professionalism at all times.
8. Provide overnight support to a single patient, offering companionship and monitoring for any signs of deterioration.
9. Escalate any concerns or changes in the patients condition to the out-of-hours service promptly.
10. Deliver sensitive and respectful care following a patients death, including personal care and preparation of the body.
11. 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:
12. Minimum of6 months experiencedelivering care in a health or social care setting
13. Full UK driving licenceand access to your own vehicle
14. NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care(or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification
15. Anurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills
16. The ability towork independentlywhile being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team
Please see the full job description here:
What's in it for me:
Salary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £24,647 - £26,763 pro rata per annum + enhancements
Contract:Permanent Part Time positions up to 27 hours per week Night Shifts 10pm to 7am and can include some occasional day shifts when required
Based:Community Based (Based from home traveling within a 25 mile radius across Lanarkshire)
Benefits Youll Love
17. Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
18. Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
19. Continuous Professional development
20. Industry leading training programmes
21. Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
22. Defined contribution schemes for Pension
23. Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
24. Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
25. Introduce a friend scheme
26. Help with eyecare cost
27. Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
28. Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
29. Life assurance for all employees
Application Process
30. Close date for applications: 11th January 2026
31. Interview Dates: In light of the festive season, interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 19th January 2026. Shortlisting will be completed W/C 11th January 2026.
32. As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CVno cover letters are required. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
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 are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to