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 looking for 2 x part-time Healthcare Assistants to join our nighttime Hospice Care @ Home service in Somerset.

Role: Band 2 Healthcare Assistant

Contract: Permanent part-time

Working hours: 22:00pm – 07:00am

Salary: £24,464 per annum (pro rata), plus enhancements and a full range of Marie Curie employee discount and benefits.

Location: Somerset (25 mile radius to your home address)

As a Healthcare Assistant in our Somerset Hospice Care at Home night service, you’ll provide compassionate, person‑centred care to people at the end of life in the comfort of their own homes. Working as part of a small, supportive team aligned with the local Integrated Neighbourhood Team, you’ll help ensure patients and their families receive the right care at the right time.

This is a lone‑working role during the night, giving you autonomy while still being closely connected to your wider team. You’ll follow individual care plans to provide personal care, comfort, symptom support and emotional reassurance. You’ll monitor and report changes, maintain dignity, and help create a calm, safe environment for patients and those important to them.

Because our service manages its own referrals, you’ll benefit from smoother communication, better continuity of care and a strong sense of ownership within the team. If you’re caring, reliable, confident working independently at night and passionate about supporting people at the end of life, we’d love you to join us.

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification.
• Minimum of 6 months care delivery experience in a Health or Social Care Environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Palliative Care and/or End-of-Life Care
• Knowledge and understanding of how to deliver person centred care and the components of open and sensitive communication
• Willingness to undertake work during the night, as advertised
• Proficient IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

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    
• Introduce a friend scheme  
• Help with eye care costs
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme   
• Life assurance – for all employees   

To view the job description, please click here.

To apply, please send us 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. 

Advert closes: Friday 10th April 2026

Interview dates: TBC

For more information or an informal chat please contact Alexa Elliot, Clinical Nurse Manager on [email protected]

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.