Marie Curie Community Healthcare Assistant - Nights - Dundee

Marie Curie

Location: Dundee, Scotland
Work arrangement: On-site
Job type: Full-time
Pay: £26,696 – £28,988 / year
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Healthcare assistant
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Driving licence
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Qualifications

Full UK driving licence

About this role

Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

Job Description

Are you passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care to individuals at the end of life? Marie Curie is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our community-based overnight service across the following locations Angus , Perth and Kinross and North East Fife

In this vital role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing holistic support to patients and those close to them. Working overnight in patients’ homes, you will ensure comfort, dignity and continuity of care during one of life’s most profound journeys. Your presence will offer reassurance and skilled care when it’s needed most, helping families feel supported throughout the night.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community while being part of a respected organisation known for its compassionate approach to end-of-life care.

If you’re committed to excellence in palliative care and want to be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

What you will be doing:

Access visit schedules and patient details via the electronic tablet system at the start of each shift.
Contact patients and their families prior to arrival to confirm the visit and provide reassurance.
Attend patients’ homes and communicate effectively with both the patient and their loved ones, as well as liaise with the out-of-hours clinical service.
Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual needs, including: pain and symptom management, pressure area care and monitoring and supporting fluid intake.
Accurately document all care provided and observations in the patient’s electronic records.
Work independently on a one-to-one basis within the patient’s home, ensuring safety, dignity and professionalism at all times.
Provide overnight support to a single patient, offering companionship and monitoring for any signs of deterioration.
Escalate any concerns or changes in the patient’s condition to the out-of-hours service promptly.
Deliver sensitive and respectful care following a patient’s death, including personal care and preparation of the body.
Notify the out-of-hours service in the event of a patient passing during the night and complete all required documentation.

What we’re looking for:

Minimum of 6 months’ experience delivering care in a health or social care setting
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification
A nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills
The ability to work independently while being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team

Please see the full job description here: [JOB DESCRIPTION LINK](https://mariecurie.pagetiger.com/ddmteay/1)

Additional Information

Application Process

Close date for applications: Friday 27th November
Interview Dates: Please hold this date as we will only be holding interviews on Tuesday 8th December 13th 2026 at the Royal Victoria Hospital Dundee
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.

What’s in it for me?

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £26,696 to £28,988 plus generous enhancement

Contract: Perm Part Time 27 hours per week Overnight service 10pm to 7am

Based: Community Based (Based from home traveling within a 25-mile radius)

Benefits You’ll Love

Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 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
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

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk](mailto:recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk).

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.

Pay

£26,696 – £28,988 / year

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