Job Description

We're looking for compassionate and empathetic Healthcare Assistants to join our dedicated team delivering end-of-life care across the Lothians. As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll work in pairs as well as on own at times, travelling to patients' homes to provide hands-on personal and emotional support. No two homes are the same, and your sensitivity to each patient's environment will be key.


You'll assist with personal care, medication, and sometimes meal preparation--bringing comfort and dignity to those in their final days. This short-term, fast-paced service supports patients recently discharged from hospital or those nearing the end of life, including individuals with palliative need.


You'll collaborate closely with district nurses, social care teams (HSCP), and hospice staff, and may be assigned to support a single patient or on occasions where you will be asked to support other teams within the Hospice. If you're motivated by making a real impact and thrive in a role that blends clinical care with heartfelt connection, we'd love to hear from you.

What we're looking for:

A minimum of six months' recent experience delivering care in a health or social care setting A full UK driving licence and access to a car for travel across the Lothians A relevant Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care, such as NVQ Level 2, NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services, BTEC Level 2, or an equivalent. Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), or willing to register upon appointment Ability to work effectively as part of a team, while also being confident working independently when required

Additional Information

Additional Information

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What's in it for me?

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (25,694 pro rata - 27,900 pro rata) plus enhancements

please note the salary advertised is based on full time hours, this salary will be prorated based on the hours below we are offering.

Contract: Permanent Part Time hours up to 37.5

Based:

at Marie Curie Edinburgh Hospice, with travel required to support patients and services within the surrounding communities

Benefits You'll Love

Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 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

Application Process

Close date for applications: 18th November 2025 Interview Dates: November As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

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


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