Healthcare Assistant

4 weeks ago

Cornwall, United Kingdom Marie Curie Cancer Care Full time €23,615

Job Description

We have a team of Nurses and Health Care Support workers who visit patients in West Cornwall to allow them to be cared for in their preferred place of care.

These individualised packages of care are carried out by our team who exclusively only work with people living with an end- of- life condition.

Marie Curie would also like to understand ….’What does flexible working mean for you?’

Are you a carer who would like more control over the hours you work?

Would you like to work in a particular pattern?

Marie Curie are recruiting Healthcare Support Workers for our West Cornwall Day Service Team. The current shifts are either AM 8-2pm or PM 4-10 pm. Some of our staff combine both shifts at times to work a long day.

Some of our Bank Staff prefer to work AM shifts only or PM shifts only.

We are happy to discuss your ideas for working patterns with you prior to interview if you are interested in applying.

Salary:  Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2 £23,615 pro rata per annum, plus enhancements

Hours/Contract:  Permanent Part time Day shifts available

Base:  West Cornwall

Interview date : Ongoing

This service will be able to respond quickly to support patients and their carers who are eligible for end of life care support in their own homes. It gives us the ability to offer one to one holistic care for people, supporting them at a time of their greatest need, in the place they have chosen to be, right up until the end of their life

Marie Curie Benefits Package : 

  • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work 
  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Introduce a friend scheme 
  • Help with childcare cost (T & C’s apply)
  • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
  • Life assurance – for all employees

What's in it for you:

  • Annual Leave allowance 27 days plus, 8 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
  • Continuous Professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development) 
  • Industry leading training programmes 
  • Flexible Working 
  • Free DBS
  • Free Uniform 
  • Plus Enhancements = 
    • 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) 
    • 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays
  • Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
  • Paid for whole training and travelling in between patient 

What we are looking for:

  • Previous experience in a similar care role and a real interest in offering exceptional end of life care
  • Current valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK and the use of a car insured for business use is essential
  • Time management skills
  • Experience of working with minimal/without supervision
  • Empathy and understanding of patient issues
  • A level two qualification in care is desirable but not essential, however, a willingness to learn and develop specialist skills in end of life care is essential

Working without close supervision, you'll have the opportunity to use your own initiative in line with the patient's established care plan. You'll be required to carry out a range of duties including monitoring symptoms, helping to assist with medications, undertake simple dressings and continence care, and keeping detailed records. You'll also help patients to meet their hygiene and dietary needs

Marie Curie are now offering free Level 3 Apprenticeships in care at Truro and Penwith College for Healthcare Assistants in our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills whilst you are working as a Care Assistant for us.

They will direct you to one of us who will be pleased to discuss your enquiries.

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity 

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. 

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory enhanced DBS criminal record check

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply  

About Us

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they

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