Company Description
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 leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life.Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
We Want a Different Society Than The One We Live In Now. Our Mission For The Next Five Years Is To Close The Gap In The Number Of People Missing Out On What They Need At The End-of-life, Through 3 Ways
* Growing and transforming our direct care and support
* Delivering more practical information and support
* Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience
Job Description
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) £24,833 per annum + Enhancements
Hours: Full-Time; 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Cwm Taf Morgannwg
Closing date: 7th September 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 - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (Domiciliary Support Service)
Marie Curie Benefits Package
* Season ticket loan - for travelling to and from work.
* Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
* Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
* Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
* Introduce a friend scheme.
* Help with eyecare costs
* Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
* Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
* Life assurance – for all employees
What’s In It For You
* Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
* Continuous development
* Industry leading training programmes
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible Working
* Generous enhancements:
o 44% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)
o 88% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays
What We Are Looking For
* Relevant community or palliative care experience
* S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma or willing to work towards this
* Willing to register with Social Care Wales
* Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support
* 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.
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Additional Information
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 [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr