Healthcare Assistant; Nights; South Devon Community End Care

Healthcare Assistant (Nights) - South Devon Community End of Life Care

• Full-time
• Compensation: up to GBP 35,633 - yearly

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.

Support people to remain comfortable at home when they need it most.

Marie Curie is expanding its overnight community service across South Devon and we're looking for compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team.

As an Overnight Healthcare Assistant, you'll provide one-to-one care and support for people living with a terminal illness in their own homes, helping them remain comfortable, safe and dignified throughout the night. Working independently with the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team, you'll make a real difference to patients and families during some of life's most challenging moments.

Role: End of Life Care Healthcare Assistant (Band
2)

Hours: 10:00pm to 7:00am night shifts

Contract: Permanent, Full & Part Time (minimum 18 hours per week)

Salary: OIRO £35,633.52 per annum pro rata (based on AFC Band 2 base salary £25,272 per annum plus enhancements for weekday and Saturday night working) plus additional enhancements for Sundays & Public Holidays

Bonus: You will receive a signing-on bonus of £750 payable upon completion of 6 months service.

Working Area: You’ll work within approximately 25 miles of your home address, supporting patients within your local community.

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care in patients' homes
• Support comfort, dignity and wellbeing throughout the night
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition
• Follow personalised care plans and work closely with the wider clinical team
• Provide reassurance and support to patients and those important to them

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• At least six months' experience delivering care in a health or social care setting
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach
• Experience or knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care

• Enhanced pay for night working
• 27 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata)
• NHS service recognised for annual leave purposes (T&Cs apply)
• Industry-leading training and development
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Employee discounts and wellbeing support
• Life assurance cover
• Family-friendly policies
• Refer a Friend scheme

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity and the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care. Every day, our teams provide expert care, support and guidance to people living with a terminal illness and those close to them.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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.

Closing Date: 2nd October 2026

Interview Date: TBC