Healthcare Assistant - North Wales – Betsi Cadwalader

Job Description As a Healthcare Assistant working permanent night shifts, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred end of life care to patients in their own homes across North Wales. Working overnight, you will provide compassionate support during a time when patients and their families often need reassurance, comfort, and responsive care the most. Working under the guidance of registered professionals, you will support patients with personal care, symptom management, mobility, comfort measures, and emotional support, helping them remain safe, comfortable, and dignified throughout the night. You’ll be responsible for recognising and responding to changes in a patient’s condition, escalating concerns appropriately, and maintaining accurate documentation. You will work both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, ensuring continuity of care and contributing to individualised care plans. This is a rewarding and hands-on role where you’ll make a meaningful difference to patients and families during some of the most important moments of their lives, while supporting Marie Curie’s commitment to delivering exceptional end of life care around the clock. Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £26,300 - pro rata per annum + enhancements Contract: Permanent - Night shifts Only Based: Community Based – North Wales Locations: Flintshire & Wrexham - Full Time/ Part Time (36 hours per week & 18 hours per week) Job includes working across two services: - Hospice Care at Home Night Service 22:00-07:00 - Travelling up to 25 miles from Home Address - Rapid Response Night Service - 22:00-07:00 - Based in Deeside Community Hospital 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 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 - A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle Please see the full job description here: https://mariecurie.pagetiger.com/ddmteay/1 Application Process - Close date for applications: 9th September 2026 - Interview Dates: TBC - As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Zoe Evans at [email protected]