Healthcare Assistant Orkney

We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team delivering high-quality, person-centred end-of-life care. You’ll work closely with patients and their loved ones, supporting their physical, emotional, and practical needs as part of a multidisciplinary team. 

What's in it for you:
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band £26,696 - £28,988 pro rata (aligned with AFC)  + Island Allowance 

Contract: Permanent 22.5 hours per week 

Based: Community Based – Orkney, Scotland  

Benefits: 

• 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  
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme   
• Life assurance for all employees   

What we’re looking for:   

• Experience in a health or social care setting, ideally with palliative or end-of-life care 

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it) 

• A kind, empathetic approach and excellent communication skills 

• Ability to support personal care, mobility, nutrition, and comfort needs 

• Willingness to work flexibly, including nights and weekends 

• Commitment to upholding dignity, respect, and patient choice 

Please see the full job description here