Healthcare Assistant (Nights) - Central Cornwall Community End of Life Care

Marie Curie is expanding its overnight community service in Central Cornwall and needs Healthcare Assistants (Band 2) to give one-to-one care to people with a terminal illness in their own homes.

What you would do:

• Give compassionate, person-centred care through the night
• Help people stay comfortable and keep their dignity
• Watch for and report changes in a person's condition
• Follow care plans and work closely with the clinical team

Hours: permanent, part time (18, 27 or 36 hours a week), night shifts from 10pm to 7am, within about 25 miles of your home.

What they ask for: an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), at least six months' care experience, a full UK driving licence and a car with business insurance, and knowledge of palliative and end of life care.

Pay and benefits stated by the employer: Band 2 base salary of £25,272 a year pro rata, with night enhancements taking it to around £35,633 a year pro rata, extra enhancements for Sundays and public holidays, a £750 signing-on bonus after 6 months, 27 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata), a pension scheme, life assurance and training.

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