Job summaryWe have an excellent opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant looking to expand their knowledge and experience in Palliative Care to join our amazing community-based team in Middlesbrough on an As & When basis. Apply today for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference when it matters most.Main duties of the jobWith 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, so you'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 providing 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 Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) - £11.45 per hour + enhancementsHours: As & When (Nights)Contract Type: PermanentLocation: Community Based MiddlesbroughClosing date: 6th May 2024Interview date: TBCAs a Healthcare Assistant you will deliver care and support to people with terminal illnesses whilst also offering vital emotional support for their families.To Apply:Please ensure you upload both a CV and covering letter which explains how you meet the essential criteria on our Person Specification which can be found via the Job Description link below and your motivation to apply.As this is a community based role candidates are required to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle which can be insured for business use.Marie Curie Benefits PackageSeason ticket loan for travelling to and from workDefined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)Marie Curie Group Personal Pension SchemeLoan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systemsIntroduce a friend schemeHelp with childcare cost (T &Cs apply)Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light CardEntitled to Benefit-Hub Discount SchemeLife assurance for all employeesWhat's in it for you:Annual leave allowance:27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately 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 DBS/PVG/Access NIFree 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 hoursalary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank HolidaysWhat we are looking for:Community based Health & Social Care or Palliative Care experienceS/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma.Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support.Driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle insured for business use are essential.With 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, so you'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 providing emotional support to the patient and their families.For more information about the role please email john.gibson@mariecurie.org.ukMarie 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. If you require any reasonable adjustments to our application or recruitment process please contact recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Enhanced criminal record check.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.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 and Social CareFunctional skills at level 2 in numeracy and literacy or equivalentDesirableNational Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 QualificationBasic 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 BasedMiddlesbroughTS1 1EGEmployer's websitehttps://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)