Healthcare Assistant – North & South of Tyne & Wear

We are recruiting several Healthcare Assistants to join our Hospice Care at Home (Overnight Service), working within a 25 mile radius of home address across North & South of Tyne & Wear Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 2 £25,272 pro rata per annum + enhancements Hourly Rate: £18.22 Saturday and weekday and £23.64 for Sunday and Bank Holiday between the hours of 8pm and 6am Hours/Contract: Part Time up to 36 hours per week - (various 9-hour night shifts, 10pm–7am) Contract Type: Permanent Based: Hospice Care at Home North & South of Tyne & Wear Closing date: 19th August 2026 Interview date: TBC Join the Marie Curie Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service supporting people with a life-limiting illness across North and South of Tyne & Wear – South Tyneside, Sunderland, Newcastle, Gateshead and North Tyneside. As part of the Planned Service you will visit one patient per evening and provide compassionate, one-to-one care in patients homes, and offer practical and emotional support to families at a time when it matters most. Within this rewarding role you’ll be working independently overnight, following each patient’s established care plan and using your initiative when needed. Duties will include personal care and hygiene support, monitoring symptoms, supporting with medicines in line with the care plan and local guidance, maintaining accurate records, and providing reassurance and emotional support to patients and those close to them. If you have experience in Palliative and end of life care and are confident working in the community or as a lone worker, we’d love to hear What we’re looking for: - UK licensed driver with access to a car (business insurance essential) - Relevant community and/or lone-working experience - NVQ Level 2/3 qualification (or equivalent certificate/diploma) - Emotional resilience and confidence working independently (with excellent ongoing training and support provided) - Recent experience providing care for people with a life-limiting illness or palliative care needs 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    - Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   - Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme   - Life assurance for all employees   - Generous enhancements (between the hours of 8 pm and 6 am) - 41% Saturday and weekday nights - 83% Sundays and Bank Holidays - To view the job description, please click here To apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. For more information or an informal chat please contact Lisa Gair, Talent Acquisition Advisor – [email protected]