Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.  

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.  

We are recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to join our new Care Homes Advance Care Planning Service in Barnsley.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £24,465 per annum (increasing to £25,272 from 1st April 2026) + enhancements (pro rata)

Contract/Hours:   Part Time – 22.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Silkstone Health Centre, Barnsley

Closing date: 29th March 2026

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Care Homes Advance Care Planning Service in Barnsley and make a real difference to people at an important time in their lives.

Based in primary care and working in partnership with Silkstone Health Centre, you’ll collaborate closely with GP's to support patients living in local care homes. Using your experience in palliative care, you’ll help patients and their families engage in meaningful advance care planning.

Working under the line management of our Clinical Nurse Specialists, you’ll provide direct, compassionate support to patients and their families, building trusted relationships across community and primary care services. This role is ideal for a confident and empathetic communicator with a strong understanding of palliative and community care.

As this is a community‑based role, you’ll be required to visit patients in their care homes, therefore driving and access to your own vehicle for business use is essential.

What we’re looking for:  

• S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma is required  
• Relevant community experience, providing care and support for people with life limiting illness or palliative care needs
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to have difficult and sensitive conversations.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support  
• Be a UK licensed driver with access to a car and business insurance is essential 
• This position is funded by the Oak Foundation Service for an initial period of two years, with the potential for funding to be extended

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    
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme   
• Life assurance for all employees   
  • 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)        
  • 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays  

To view the job description, please click here

To apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating 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 Lisa Gair, Talent Acquisition Advisor – [email protected]-

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.  Agencies need not apply. 

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.