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. 

Make a real difference in people’s final days.

We are looking for a compassionate Community Healthcare Assistant to join our West Kent team, providing one-to-one, personalised care to patients in their own homes.

Working night shifts, you will support patients and those close to them with dignity, respect and empathy—helping them remain comfortable in familiar surroundings.

Contract:      Permanent, Reduced hours

Schedule:     27 hours per week, distributed over three shifts; Monday to Saturday

Shift hours:  10:00pm – 7:00am

Salary:          Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, Band 2 (AFC Aligned) £25,272 per annum (prorated), plus generous night-time enhancements

Location:     Community-Based – West Kent

What you will be doing

• Deliver high-quality personal and end-of-life care in the community
• Support patients with daily living needs and comfort
• Build trusting relationships with patients and families
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Travel between patient homes across West Kent

What we are looking for

• Experience in a health or social care setting
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Basic IT skills
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle (essential)

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Experience in community or palliative care

Additional Information

• Contract: Permanent, Part-time
• Hours: 18 hours per week (night shifts)
• Location: Community-based – West Kent (Maidstone area)
• Salary: £24,465 per annum (pro rata) + night shift enhancements

Why join Marie Curie?

• Competitive salary + enhancements for night working
• Flexible, part-time hours
• Paid travel between patient visits
• Industry-leading training and development
• Supportive, values-driven organisation
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day

To view the job description, please click here

Advert Closes: 11-June-2026

Application Process 

To apply, please submit an online application and attach your most recent CV that outlines your experience, how you meet the person specification, and your interest in working for Marie Curie.  

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.