Healthcare Assistant - Marie Curie Cardiff & the Vale Hospice

We’re looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at the Cardiff and the Vale Hospice, providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care during day and night shifts. As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll 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 people’s lives during their final stages, while also supporting their loved ones through grief and bereavement. Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £26,300 per annum + enhancements (pro rata) Contract: Full Time & Part Time roles available on a permanent basis. Based: Cardiff and the Vale Hospice 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 we’re 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 Please see the full job description here: https://mariecurie.pagetiger.com/ddmteay/1