Healthcare Assistant Orkney

Discover a Career with Purpose in Orkney

Home to a close-knit community of around 22,000 people, Orkney is one of Scotland’s most beautiful and unique island destinations, renowned for its stunning coastlines, rich history, welcoming communities and exceptional quality of life. From world-famous archaeological sites to breathtaking sea views, Orkney offers the perfect blend of island living and a rewarding career. Based across the islands, you'll become part of a community where making a difference truly matters.

At Marie Curie, we are proud to provide our Hospice Care at Home Service across Orkney, delivering compassionate, person-centred care and support to people living with terminal illness in the comfort of their own homes. Working as part of our dedicated team, you'll provide one-to-one care and emotional support to patients and families when they need it most, helping ensure nobody faces the end of life alone.,

As well as a highly rewarding role, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, Island Allowance, generous annual leave, enhanced rates for nights and weekends, a pension scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, industry-leading training and ongoing professional development. With Marie Curie, you'll enjoy the opportunity to build a meaningful career while living and working in one of Scotland's most remarkable locations.

Join Marie Curie in Orkney and help make every moment count for local people and their families.

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

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