Healthcare Assistant Orkney

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.

We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team delivering high‑quality, person‑centred end‑of‑life care. You’ll work closely with patients and their loved ones, supporting their physical, emotional, and practical needs as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience in a health or social care setting, ideally with palliative or end‑of‑life care
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
• A kind, empathetic approach and excellent communication skills
• Ability to support personal care, mobility, nutrition, and comfort needs
• Willingness to work flexibly, including nights and weekends
• Commitment to upholding dignity, respect, and patient choice

• Salary: £26,696 - £28,988 pro rata (aligned with AFC) + Island Allowance
• Contract:
  
  Permanent 22.5 hours per week
• Based:
  Community based – Orkney, Scotland
• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive policy for parental/sick leave
• Industry‑leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for pension
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

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.