Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Marie Curie nights team in the East Riding of Yorkshire. You'll be supporting patients and families in their time of greatest need. We provide free specialist palliative care and support to patients with life limiting illness whilst offering vital emotional support for their families.Main duties of the jobWith experience ofEnd of Life care,you're ready and able to make a real difference. Ours is a one-to-one approach to care, soyou're sure to enjoy plenty of meaningful contact with patients and their families - usually in their own homes. 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 withmedications and keeping detailed records and emotional support to the patient and their families.About usEvery day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSalary:Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £11.45 per hour + enhancementsHours/Contract:As & WhenBased: East Riding of YorkshireClosing date:24th June 2024Interview date:TBCWith experience of End of Life care, you're ready and able to make a real difference. Ours is a one-to-one approach to care, soy ou're sure to enjoy plenty of meaningful contact with patients and their families - usually in their own homes. 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.Marie Curie Benefits PackageSeason ticket loan for travelling to and from workDefined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contributionup to 7.5%)Marie Curie Group Personal Pension SchemeLoan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systemsIntroduce a friend schemeHelp with childcare cost (T&C's apply)Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light CardEntitled to Benefit Hub Discount SchemeLife assurance for all employeesWhat'sin it for youAnnual leave allowance- 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject toeligibility, which must be most recent continuous serviceimmediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)Competitive Policy for parental/sick LeaveContinuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)Industry leading training programmesFlexible WorkingFree DBSFree UniformGenerous enhancements:41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)- £16.14 per hour83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays - £20.95 per hourMileage allowance of 45p per milePaid for while training and travelling in between patientWhat we are looking for:Be a UK licensed driver with access to a car and business insurance is essentialRelevant community experienceS/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma is requiredEmotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and supportRecent experience of providing care and caring for people with life limiting illness or palliative care needsFor more information or an informal chat please contact our Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, John Gibson on John.gibson@mariecurie.org.ukTo apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie CurieMarie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringentsteps 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 orcome 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 believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive andequitable workplace where everyones unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds andwalks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.ukThis role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialNational Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification i.e. NCFE level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services, BTEC level 2 Health andSocial Care.Functional skills at level 2 in numeracy and literacy or equivalentDesirableNational Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and SocialCare OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 Qualification Basic Food Hygiene CertificateExperienceEssential6 Months care delivery experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment.DesirableRecent professional experience of providing care and caring for dying patients.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameMarie CurieAddressCommunity BasedEast Riding of YorkshireYO15 3EPEmployer's websitehttps://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)