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 want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:  

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support  
• Delivering more practical information and support  
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience   

Healthcare Assistant – Community Overnight Service 

Argyll & Bute (Lochgilphead & surrounding areas) 

18 hours per week | Permanent | Night shifts 

Care that truly matters. A lifestyle like no other. 

Are you passionate about delivering compassionate, person‑centred care to individuals at the end of life — and would you like to do this while living and working in one of Scotland’s most beautiful regions? 

Marie Curie is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our community‑based overnight service across Argyll & Bute, with a particular focus on Lochgilphead and surrounding island and rural communities. 

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference close to home, while enjoying the unrivalled quality of life that island and coastal living can offer — from stunning sea lochs and beaches to close‑knit communities and a slower, more balanced pace of life. 

About the role 

Working overnight in patients’ homes, you will be a vital presence during some of life’s most challenging moments. As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide holistic, personalised care that supports comfort, dignity and emotional wellbeing — not just for patients, but for those close to them too. 

Your calm, reassuring presence overnight will help families feel supported and safe, knowing expert care is on hand when it matters most. 

Why work and live in Argyll & Bute? 

• Wake up to breathtaking landscapes, sea views and quiet coastlines 
• Enjoy a strong sense of community and meaningful local connections 
• A rewarding career where your work is deeply valued in the community you live in 

Why not check out this link why work and live in Argyl and Bute ABplace2b 

What we’re looking for 

• Minimum 6 months’ experience delivering care in a health or social care setting 
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle 
• SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this 
• A caring, compassionate and person‑centred approach 
• Confidence working independently overnight, while remaining part of a wider clinical team 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

Please see the full job description here: Job Description 

What’s in it for you? 

• Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) 
• £26,696 - £28,988 per annum pro rata 
• Contract: Permanent, Part Time – 18 hours per week (2 overnight shifts per week, between 10.00pm – 7.00am, across 7 days) 
• Location: Community‑based, working from home and travelling within a 25‑mile radius across Argyll & Bute, including (but not limited to):  Lochgilphead, Tarbert, Campbeltown and Helensburgh 

Benefits you’ll love 

• 27 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays (pro rata) 
• Competitive parental and sick leave policies 
• Continuous professional development and industry‑leading training 
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme 
• Defined contribution pension 
• Season ticket loan 
• Bike, computer and satellite navigation loan schemes 
• Introduce a Friend scheme 
• Help with eye care costs 
• Marie Curie Blue Light Card 
• BenefitHub discount scheme 
• Life assurance for all employees 

Ready to make a difference where you live? 

Closing date for applications: Friday 24th April 2026 
Interview dates: TBC 

As part of your online application, you’ll be asked to submit a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline how your skills, experience and values align with this role. 

Join Marie Curie — where compassionate care meets a truly special place to live and work. 

**Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications**

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.