Jobs, fresher vacancy - Healthcare Assistant – Hertfordshire • Eastern England

Company: Marie Curie

Eastern England

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our community team in Hertfordshire and work towards providing holistic, person centred, end of life care and support needs of people in their own homes. Your responsibilities will include monitoring and assisting with the maintenance of patients’ skin integrity and personal hygiene, observing and supporting nutritional needs, attending to comfort requirements to facilitate rest and sleep, providing mobility support, and maintaining a clean and orderly care environment.As a Healthcare Assistant you will practice empathetic communication with the patient and those important to them in a supportive, professional manner and provide high quality personal care and support to enhance wellbeing. Contract: Permanent, Reduced hoursWork Schedule: Night Shifts: Monday to Sunday, including bank holidaysShift hours: 10:00pm - 7:00amSalary: £24,465 per Annum, Plus enhancementsBased: Community-based in Hertfordshire (Herts Valley), covering Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Tring, Potters Bar, Berkhamsted, Borehamwood, Radlett, Abbots Langley, and Bushey.What we’re looking for: At least six months of recent experience providing care in a Health or Social Care Environment, including caring for patients at the end of life. NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (preferred, not required).Be person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them. Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans that meet the complex needs of the person, and those important to them. Emotional resilience and the capacity to work independently.A valid driving license and access to a car for travel to patient homes are required.Marie Curie Benefits Package:  Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)  Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme  Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems    Help with eyecare cost (T & C’s apply)   Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme  Life assurance – for all employees  What's in it for you:Annual leave allowance - 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)   Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave   Continuous Professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)  Industry leading training programmes  Mileage allowance of 45p per mile Generous Enhancements To view the job description, please click hereAdvert Closes: 7-October-2025Application Process To apply, please submit an online application and include a copy of 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. For more information or an informal chat please contact ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk