Healthcare Assistant - Wakefield
| Posting date: | 09 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,272.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25272.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF1 2QN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0516-26-0162 |
Summary
We are recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to join our Hospice Care at Home (Overnight Service), Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Hours: Part-time up to 36 hours per week (various 9-hour night shifts, 10pm 7am) Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AfC) £25,272 + enhancements (pro rata) Hourly Rate: £18.22 Saturday and weekday and £23.64 for Sunday and Bank Holiday between the hours of 8 pm and 6 am Advert closes: 22nd June 2026 Interview Date: TBC Join the Marie Curie Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service supporting people with a life-limiting illness across Wakefield, including Castleford, Ossett, Pontefract and surrounding areas. 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 patients 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, wed love to hear What were 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 Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility) 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 Mileage allowance 45p per mile. Enhancements 41% of your basic hourly salary for Saturdays and weekday night duty 83% of your basic hourly salary for Sundays and public bank holidays 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. Additional Information 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. 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. This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.