Healthcare Assistant - North Kirklees

Marie Curie is looking for a Healthcare Assistant for its Hospice Care at Home overnight service in Kirklees, on an as and when basis. Shifts are nights from 10pm to 7am, with occasional day shifts.

What you'd do:

• Visit one patient each evening as part of the planned service
• Work on your own overnight, following each patient's care plan
• Give comfort and personal care to people with a life-limiting illness

What they ask for:

• At least 6 months' care experience in health or social care
• Experience in palliative and end-of-life care, and confidence working alone in the community
• A full UK driving licence and your own car
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it

Pay is £12.92 an hour (Band 2), rising to £18.22 for weekday and Saturday nights and £23.64 for Sundays and bank holidays between 8pm and 6am. Marie Curie lists 27 days' leave plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) among its benefits.

Apply directly on Marie Curie's website using the button on this page.