Healthcare Assistant - Powys

Job summary

Marie Curie is the UKs 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, theyre likely to die from.

Main duties of the job

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 per cent 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.

About us

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

Details

• Date posted: 10 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £13 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: SY16 1BP
• Job locations: Community Based, Powys, SY16 1BP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Were looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Care at home team around the Powys, providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care during night shifts.

As a Healthcare Assistant, youll be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, person-centred end of life care. Working under the guidance of registered professionals, youll support patients and those important to them with personal care, symptom management, and emotional support.

Youll contribute to care planning, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe and dignified environment. This is a compassionate and hands-on role where youll make a meaningful difference in peoples lives during their final stages, while also supporting their loved ones through grief and bereavement.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £24,833 per annum + enhancements (pro rata)

Contract: As & When - Nights Only

Based: Powys (community)

Job Description

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
• 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
• 15% Staff discount in Marie Curie stores

Qualifications

What were looking for:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Level 2 qualification (e.g. NCFE, BTEC), plus functional skills in numeracy and literacy at Level 2
• At least 6 months of recent care delivery experience in a health or social care setting
• Strong communication skills with the ability to hold person-centred, empathetic conversations and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of palliative and end of life care, including holistic care planning and symptom management
• Ability to plan and prioritise care, respond to changes in patient condition, and escalate appropriately
• Full Driving license and access to a vehicle

Additional information

Please see the full job description here: https://mariecurie.pagetiger.com/ddmteay/1

Additional information:

Close date for applications: 21st August 2026Interview Date: TBCFor any question about the role, please contact the hiring manager on zoe.evans@mariecurie.org.uk

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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