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 are likely to die from.

We provide free specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses whilst offering vital emotional support for their families. It's all about giving them the best possible quality of life. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals' medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.

Are you a caring and compassionate individual who wants to make a real difference?

We’re looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our community team supporting people in their own homes across Newham and Tower Hamlets. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide hands-on care to people at the end of life, helping them remain comfortable, dignified and supported in familiar surroundings.

Your responsibilities will include monitoring and assisting with the maintenance of patients’ skin integrity and personal hygiene, observing and supporting nutritional needs, attending to comfort requirements to facilitate rest and sleep, providing mobility support, and maintaining a clean and orderly care environment.

• Salary: £25,272 per annum (pro rata) + nighttime enhancements
• Location: Community-based across Newham & Tower Hamlets
• Contract: Permanent, multiple roles with flexible hours available
• Schedule:    Monday to Sunday, including Bank Holidays
• Shift hours: 10:00pm –7:00am, 2–3 shifts weekly

What you will do:

• Provide high-quality personal care and emotional support to patients
• Support individuals with daily activities in their homes
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and families
• Help ensure people receive care aligned with their wishes

What we are looking for:

You don’t need previous hospice experience — we welcome people from a variety of care backgrounds.

• Experience in a care role (e.g. healthcare, domiciliary, residential care or similar)
• A kind, empathetic and respectful approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to travel across Newham and Tower Hamlets
• Commitment to delivering person-centred care

Why join us?

We know our people are at the heart of everything we do, so we offer:

• Competitive salary + enhancements for unsocial hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)  
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme  
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme  
• Life assurance  
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with strong clinical guidance
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community every day

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.

To view the job description, please click here

Advert Closes: 7-June-2026

Application Process 

To apply, please complete an online application, enclosing your CV and highlighting your relevant experience and how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

For further information regarding the role, please contact [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.