Healthcare Assistant - Marie Curie - Powys

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

What we’re 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

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

Additional information:

Close date for applications: 6th August
Interview Date: TBC

For 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. **

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.

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.