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Healthcare Assistant - West Glamorgan

The closing date is 07 October 2025

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Job summary

Were looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team in West Glamorgan providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care during day shifts.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, youll be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, person-centred end of life care. Working under the guidance of registered professionals, youll support patients and those important to them with personal care, symptom management, and emotional support.

Youll contribute to care planning, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe and dignified environment. This is a compassionate and hands-on role where youll make a meaningful difference in peoples lives during their final stages, while also supporting their loved ones through grief and bereavement..

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year £24,833 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

MC05013

Job locations

Neath, UK

Neath

West Glamorgan

SA1 1AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £24,833 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time 22.5 hours per week. Day Shifts Monday Friday, between the hours of 08:00am 10:00pm.

Based: Community Based West Glamorgan

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 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

What were looking for:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Level 2 qualification (e.g. NCFE, BTEC), plus functional skills in numeracy and literacy at Level 2
  • At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to hold person-centred, empathetic conversations and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Knowledge of palliative and end of life care, including holistic care planning and symptom management
  • Ability to plan and prioritise care, respond to changes in patient condition, and escalate appropriately
  • A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle

Application Process

  • Close date for applications: 7th October 2025
  • Interview Dates:TBC
  • As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Llinos Trotman

atLlinos.Trotman@mariecurie.org.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £24,833 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time 22.5 hours per week. Day Shifts Monday Friday, between the hours of 08:00am 10:00pm.

Based: Community Based West Glamorgan

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 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

What were looking for:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Level 2 qualification (e.g. NCFE, BTEC), plus functional skills in numeracy and literacy at Level 2
  • At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to hold person-centred, empathetic conversations and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Knowledge of palliative and end of life care, including holistic care planning and symptom management
  • Ability to plan and prioritise care, respond to changes in patient condition, and escalate appropriately
  • A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle

Application Process

  • Close date for applications: 7th October 2025
  • Interview Dates:TBC
  • As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Llinos Trotman

atLlinos.Trotman@mariecurie.org.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • National 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

Desirable

  • National Vocational Qualification
  • (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and
  • Social

Experience

Essential

  • 6 Months care delivery experience (current)
  • in a Health or Social Care Environment

Desirable

  • Recent professional experience
  • of providing care and caring for
  • dying patients.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • National 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

Desirable

  • National Vocational Qualification
  • (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and
  • Social

Experience

Essential

  • 6 Months care delivery experience (current)
  • in a Health or Social Care Environment

Desirable

  • Recent professional experience
  • of providing care and caring for
  • dying patients.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Neath, UK

Neath

West Glamorgan

SA1 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Neath, UK

Neath

West Glamorgan

SA1 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Dalia Algarf

dalia.algarf@mariecurie.org.uk

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year £24,833 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

MC05013

Job locations

Neath, UK

Neath

West Glamorgan

SA1 1AA


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