Marie Curie
Bank Healthcare Assistant - Birmingham and Solihull
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Healthcare Assistant (Bank Roles) – Community Nursing
Marie Curie | Birmingham & Solihull
Company Description
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. The largest non-NHS provider of care across all four nations, we deliver: ✔ Community nursing & hospice care nationwide ✔ Information & support for dying, death, and bereavement ✔ Cutting-edge research to transform end-of-life practices ✔ Campaigns advocating for systemic change—so everyone receives the best possible quality of life when facing a terminal illness.
Yet just 10% of dying people currently access our services. One in four UK residents with a terminal diagnosis miss out on the care they deserve. Our five-year mission? Closing the gap and ensuring dignified support for all.
About the Role
Workstream: Community Nursing – Night Shifts Contract: As & When Bank Location: Community-based in Birmingham & Solihull
Your Impact
Circle back to a compassionate role where your care directly improves people’s final days—in the comfort of their homes. As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting individuals with personalised, palliative and end-of-life care across areas including: • Personal care (elegantly and respectfully) • Skin integrity & hygiene (maintaining high standards of cleanliness) • Nutrition/hydration assistance (alleviating distress) • Mobility & rest support (enabling comfort and dignity) • Symptom management (within agreed care plans) • Dignity-preserving communication (with patients + families)
You’ll also: Observe subtle changes in condition, promptly escalate concerns to registered professionals, and uphold safeguarding policies with integrity.
If you’re caring, resilient, and committed to person-centred values, this role lets you use your skills to make a tangible difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with personal care tasks (toileting, bathing, dressing) in a compassionate and respectful manner.
- Monitor vital signs and symptom severity, reporting changes swiftly to the clinical team.
- Prepare & administer meals/snacks/water as per care plans, ensuring nutritional needs are met.
- Support mobility & positioning to enhance comfort (e.g., bed-making, wheelchair transfers).
- ** uphold hygiene standards**, including linen changes and domestic care in the home environment.
- Observe and document changes in the patient’s physical/emotional state, logging these in care systems.
- Communicate sensitively with patients and their families, ensuring they feel heard, respected, and supported.
- Adhere to safeguarding protocols, reporting any concerns per Marie Curie policies.
- Travel flexibly (~25 miles/day) between patient homes, including during unsocial hours.
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Essential Requirements
✅ Previous experience in health or social care (preferably palliative/end-of-life support). ✅ Strong commitment to person-centred, dignity-preserving care with evidence of compassion. ✅ Professional sensitivity & communication skills to interact with patients/pals under stressful conditions. ✅ Problem-solving ability to adapt care plans and interpret subtle health changes. ✅ Self-sufficiency to work independently while collaborating in a multidisciplinary team. ✅ Basic IT proficiency (care records, email, digital training, mobile devices). ✅ Valid driving licence + access to your own car (with commercial insurance). ✅ Flexibility to cover night shifts (10:00 PM–7:00 AM), weekends, and bank holidays across Birmingham/Solihull.
Desired (but not mandatory):
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Experience with hospital discharge bundles or community palliative services.
Working Conditions
Shift Pattern
- Night shifts only: Mon–Sun, incl. bank holidays.
- Uplifts apply:
- Weekends (non-Sunday): 26%+ increase on GBP £12.92
- Sundays/bank holidays: up to 83% uplift (hourly £23.97 max).
- Warning: Unregulated lie-in time may be required after shifts.
Travel
- 100% car usage required (no public transit feasible for visits).
- Mileage reimbursed at 55p per mile (up to 25 miles/day).
- Travel times may extend into pre-dawn or late-night hours during visits.
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What You’ll Get
Financial & Logistical
🔹 Pay: £12.92/hour (Marie Curie Band 2, aligned with Agenda for Change). 🔹 Enhanced rates for shifts (as above—up to 41–83% uplift). 🔹 Mileage allowance: 55p per mile (no van provision). 🔹 Free parking at some home visit locations.
Career & Support
🔸 Industry-leading training on palliative care, safeguarding, and equipment use. 🔸 Ongoing professional development within a values-driven charity. 🔸 Access to senior nurses/mentors for guidance.
Wellbeing & Perks
🔹 Group Pension Scheme: Employer contributes up to 7.5% of salary. 🔹 Personal Pension: Tax-efficient for bankstaff. 🔹 Loan Discounts: Bikes, GPs/optician support, and sat-nav. 🔹 Blue Light Card access. 🔹 Company discounts via Benefit Hub Scheme (e.g., tech, insurance). 🔹 Life assurance for all employees. 🔹 25 days holiday + public holiday entitlement.
Call to Apply
"Every death should be adorned with care—so you’re invited to write that story."
To apply:
- Complete online form at the vacancy link
- Upload your CV (max 2 pages), including:
- Relevant caring experience
- How you meet the person specification
- Your motivation for joining Marie Curie’s mission
Important Notes:
- Enhanced DBS check required.
- Applications reviewed individually—let your voice shine!
- Inclusive recruitment: We provide reasonable adjustments (contact support team for bespoke help).
Deadline: 23rd July 2026 Interviews: Starting 27th July 2026
Questions? Contact [email protected] for an informal discussion—we’re happy to help!
Marie Curie Values
Our core values underpin everything we do: 💖 Dignity: Respecting every person we serve. 🌱 Person-centred care: Meeting individuals where they are. 🤝 Inclusion: Celebrating diversity and lived experience. 🌍 Sustainability: Embedding ethical decisions daily.
We’re committed to a safe, inclusive workplace, and all roles involve enhanced safeguarding checks.
"Death affects us all—let’s ensure everyone’s stands on firm, kind ground." 💙
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