Healthcare Assistant - Marie Curie - PowysNHS

Welshpool / Newtown, SW11 7BW Fixed-Term £13

Posted 24 September 2026 Closing date 6 October 2026

Vauxhall Rail Station (0.4 miles, direct) Nine Elms Underground Station (0.2 miles, direct) Victoria Station (1.1 miles, direct)

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, they're 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.

Job description

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: 6th October 2026Interview Date: TBCFor any question about the role, please contact the hiring manager on [email protected]

**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 [email protected].

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.

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.