Healthcare Assistant - Swansea Bay

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time 37.5 hours per week

Based: Community Based Swansea Bay

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, you'll support patients and those important to them with personal care, symptom management, and emotional support.

You'll 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 you'll make a meaningful difference in peoples lives during their final stages, while also supporting their loved ones through grief and bereavement.

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 December 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 at Llinos.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 Support Services, BTEC level 2 Health and Social Care
• Functional skills at level 2 in numeracy and literacy or equivalent

Desirable

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 qualification
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

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

Community Based

Swansea

Wales

SA1 8LB

Employer's website

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