Healthcare Assistant - Belfast Hospice

We’re looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at the Belfast Hospice IPU. Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will provide personal care, assist with meal delivery, and support patients with dignity and respect. You will also contribute to effective communication with families, including navigating sensitive and emotionally difficult conversations with empathy and professionalism. Join us in helping Marie Curie lead the way in end-of-life care—making a meaningful difference when it matters most. Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £25, 272 pro rata per annum + enhancements Contract: Permanent, part-time. 30 hours per week Must be available for day shifts, night shifts and weekends. Based: Belfast Hospice What's in it for you:   - Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 11 public holidays - 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 preferred - At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting preferred - 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 Application Process - Close date for applications: 26th August - Interview Dates: TBC - As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. 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 Debbie Moore at [email protected] Willingness to work towards Health & Social Care Level 2