Job Description

We are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join our STARS (Supportive and End of Life Care Service) in Liverpool, North-West.

Hours:

Full-time 37.5 hours per week (days)

Contract:

Permanent

Base:

Liverpool Hospice and the community

Salary:

24,465 per annum, in line with the Agenda for Change (AFC) scale & a whole range of Marie Curie benefits


In this role, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, care planning, review and evaluation of holistic care management plans individual to each patient.


As this is a community-based role, you will be responsible for planning your own work, responding to changes in patient conditions, prioritising care needs (including hygiene, nutrition and hydration, comfort, monitoring vitals, and more) as detailed in the personalised care plan and ensuring you escalate appropriately to senior staff within the multidisciplinary team in a timely manner.

Qualifications

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National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification. Minimum of 6 months care delivery experience in a Health or Social Care Environment. Knowledge and understanding of how to deliver person centred care and the components of open and sensitive communication Proficient IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle with business insurance Flexibility to work across different projects and services across the North-West, if required

Additional Information

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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 childcare cost (T & C's apply) Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance - for all employees

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To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Advert closes: 6th November 2025

For more information or an informal chat please contact Rebecca Ruddock on Rebecca.Ruddock1@mariecurie.org.uk.


Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.





We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.





We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk