At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate overnight care to patients and support their families during end-of-life journeys.
- Company: Join Marie Curie, the UK's leading end-of-life charity, making a real difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours, supportive team, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in your community while working with a respected organisation.
- Qualifications: Experience in health or social care and a compassionate approach are essential.
The predicted salary is between 26696 - 28988 £ per year.
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country. We are seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our community-based overnight service across West Fife within a 25 miles radius from your home.
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 life’s most profound journeys.
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.
What you will be doing:
- Access visit schedules and patient details via the electronic tablet system at the start of each shift.
- Contact patients and their families prior to arrival to confirm the visit and provide reassurance.
- 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.
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual needs, including pain and symptom management, pressure area care and monitoring and supporting fluid intake.
- Accurately document all care provided and observations in the patient’s electronic records.
- Work independently on a one-to-one basis within the patient’s home, ensuring safety, dignity and professionalism at all times.
- Provide overnight support to a single patient, offering companionship and monitoring for any signs of deterioration.
- Escalate any concerns or changes in the patient’s condition to the out-of-hours service promptly.
- Deliver sensitive and respectful care following a patient’s death, including personal care and preparation of the body.
- Notify the out-of-hours service in the event of a patient passing during the night and complete all required documentation.
What we’re looking for:
- Minimum of 6 months’ experience delivering care in a health or social care setting.
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification.
- A nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills.
- The ability to work independently while being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Information:
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 £26,696 to £28,988 Pro Rata, plus generous night-time, weekend and public holiday enhancements.
Contract: Permanent Part Time 27 hours per week overnight service 10pm to 7am across 7 days a week.
Based: Community Based (Based from home travelling within a 25-mile radius).
Benefits You’ll Love:
- Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 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 schemes for Pension.
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme.
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems.
- Introduce a friend scheme.
- Help with eyecare cost.
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card.
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
- Life assurance – for all employees.
Application Process:
Close date for applications: 4th October 2026. Interview Dates: Interviews will be taking place in person on the 12th of October 2026.
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding.
We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].
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