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Healthcare Assistant - Cwm Taf Morgannwg
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Healthcare Assistant - Cwm Taf Morgannwg
Healthcare Assistant – Hospice Care at Home Service, Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care, delivering:
- Community nursing and hospice care across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Information and support on dying, death, and bereavement
- Groundbreaking research into good end-of-life experiences
- Campaigning for a society where everyone receives the best possible quality of end-of-life care
Currently, we support just 10% of dying people in the UK, leaving one in four without adequate end-of-life care. Our mission is to transform end-of-life care by:
- Growing and transforming our direct care capabilities
- Providing practical information and support
- Shaping the end-of-life experience based on research
About the Role
We are expanding our Hospice Care at Home Service in Cwm Taf Morgannwg to serve more patients with life-limiting conditions and their families. We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to support:
- Symptom control
- End-of-life care
- Respite services
- New urgent response capacity for hospital-to-community discharges
The role involves:
- Assisting with care planning and daily living activities
- Maintaining a safe and dignified living environment
- Supporting patients through withdrawal, bereavement, and grief
- Working closely with District Nursing and Primary Care Teams
Your Responsibilities
- Contribute to care planning tailored to individual needs
- Provide hands-on assistance with personal care activities
- Monitor patient conditions, document changes, and escalate concerns appropriately
- Support patients and families through emotionally sensitive stages of palliative care
- Work in both emergency (e.g., hospital discharges) and planned (e.g., respite) care scenarios
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Key Requirements
To apply, you’ll need:
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent, e.g., NCFE, BTEC)
- Functional Skills in Numeracy & Literacy at Level 2
- Minimum 6 months recent experience in care delivery within health or social care
- Knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care, including:
- Holistic care planning
- Symptom management (pain, breathlessness, etc.)
- Ethical end-of-life decision-making
- Strong communication abilities
- Empathetic listening
- Person-centred conversations
- Ability to:
- Plan and prioritise care tasks efficiently
- Adapt to rapid changes in a patient’s condition
- Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (transport familiarisation will be provided for those who do not drive)
Our Offer
- Salary: £26,300 per year at Marie Curie’s Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (AFC) + enhancements
- Permanent Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) in Cwm Taf Morgannwg
- Workplace benefits & support:
- 27 days annual leave (plus 8 public holidays)
- Competitive parental / sick leave policy
- Professional development and training, including leading industry programmes
- Season ticket loan scheme
- Pension options: Defined contribution scheme + Marie Curie Group Personal Pension
- Equipment loans (bikes, computers, sat nav)
- Employee discounts including Blue Light Card and Benefit-Hub
- Life assurance for all staff
- “Introduce a Friend” scheme
- Financial support for eyecare
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About Working With Us
Marie Curie’s core values drive everything we do:
- Teamwork within a collaborative environment
- Ethical integrity in every decision
- Safeguarding adherence (rigorous checks for all staff/volunteers)
- Sustainability across care standards and operations
- Inclusivity & diversity – welcoming perspectives from all backgrounds
We actively seek to remove barriers to caregiving and prioritise a supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace tailored to individual needs.
Application Process
- Close date for applications: 15th July 2026
- Interview dates: To be announced (TBC)
How to Apply
- Create a CV and covering letter that aligns with this advert’s requirements
- Provide details of relevant skills, experience, and knowledge for the role
- Submit your application via the job link: Marie Curie Job Advert
If you require reasonable adjustments or have questions, contact: Samantha.Dawkins@mariecurie.org.uk or the Recruitment Team at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
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