Healthcare Assistant - Vale of York

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 four 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.

Job Description

Healthcare Assistants are needed to support patients and families in their time of greatest need as part of our Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service in the Vale of York covering Selby, Tadcaster, York and surrounding areas.

Hours: Part Time – 36 hours, various 9 hour night shifts (10 pm – 7 am) available. Salary: AFC BAND 2 £24,465, per annum + enhancements (pro‑rata). Advert closes 22 December 2025. Interview dates: TBC.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will provide free specialist palliative care and support to patients with life‑limiting illness whilst offering vital emotional support for their families. You will work independently, using your own initiative in line with the patient’s established care plan. Your duties will include helping patients with hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms, assisting with medications, keeping detailed records, and providing emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and families during the most challenging times of life.
• Carry out a range of care duties: hygiene, symptom monitoring, medication support, record keeping, emotional support.
• Work independently with initiative within the patient care plan.

What we’re looking for

• UK licensed driver with access to a car and business insurance is essential.
• Relevant community experience.
• S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma is required.
• Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will provide excellent on‑going training and support.
• Recent experience providing care and caring for people with life‑limiting illness or palliative care needs.

What's in it for you

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro‑rata).
• Competitive policy for parental/sick leave.
• Continuous professional development.
• Industry‑leading training programmes.
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work.
• Defined contribution pension schemes.
• Marie Curie Group personal pension scheme.
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems.
• Help with eye care costs.
• Entitlement to Marie Curie Blue Light Card.
• Entitlement to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme.
• Life assurance for all employees.
• Generous enhancements:
• 41 % of basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8 pm – 6 am) and
• 83 % of basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and public bank holidays.

Application process

To apply, upload your most recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

For more information or an informal chat, please contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Lisa Gair on

This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Equal opportunities

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 a safe and supportive place to work.

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

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