Healthcare Assistant - Hampshire

Healthcare Assistant – Community Based – Hampshire

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end‑of‑life charity, the largest non‑NHS provider of end‑of‑life care in the UK and the only provider across all four nations. We deliver community nursing and hospice care, provide information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement, and run research that pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end‑of‑life care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist with patients’ skin integrity and personal hygiene.
• Observe and support nutritional needs.
• Attend to comfort requirements to facilitate rest and sleep.
• Provide mobility support and maintain a clean, orderly care environment.
• Practice empathetic communication with patients and their families in a supportive, professional manner.
• Offer high‑quality personal care and support to enhance wellbeing.

Contract & Schedule

Permanent positions available, full‑time or reduced hours. Day shifts: Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays. Shift hours: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £24,465 per annum, plus enhancements.

Location: Community based – Hampshire.

What We’re Looking For

• At least six months of recent experience providing care in a health or social care environment, including end‑of‑life care.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (preferred, not required).
• Person‑centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them.
• Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans that meet complex needs.
• Emotional resilience and capacity to work independently.
• A valid driving licence and access to a car for travel to patients’ homes.

Benefits Package

• Defined contribution pension scheme (charity matches up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems
• Help with eye‑care cost (terms and conditions apply)
• Entitlement to the Marie Curie Blue‑Light Card and Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance

Professional Development & Additional Benefits

• Annual leave allowance – 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro‑rated)
• Competitive policy for parental and sick leave
• Continuous professional development – Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional growth
• Industry‑leading training programmes
• Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
• Generous enhancements

Application Process

To apply, please submit an online application and include a copy of your most recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Interview Schedule

Face‑to‑face interviews will be conducted at our Hampshire location: 45‑46 Basepoint, Aerodrome Road, Gosport, PO13 0FQ.

Additional Information

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

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that all people who join our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and rewarding workplace.

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].