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.

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 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.

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  

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our community team in West Kent, delivering high-quality, person-centred end-of-life care and support to people in their own homes.

You will assist in the delivery of clinical care, including personal care, skin care and hygiene, nutrition and hydration, comfort and sleep, mobility, and the maintenance of a clean and safe care environment, in accordance with individual care plans and organisational policies and procedures.

You will work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, communicating effectively and sensitively with patients and those important to them, and promoting comfort, dignity and wellbeing throughout the end-of-life pathway.

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 – Maidstone

What we are looking for: 

• Relevant experience providing care in a Health or Social Care Environment, including caring for patients at the end of life.  
• Preferably NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Be person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them. 
• Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans that meet the complex needs of the person, and those important to them. 
• Emotional resilience and the capacity to work independently.
• A valid driving license and access to a car for travel to patient homes are required.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:  

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)  
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme  
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems    
• Help with eyecare cost (T & C’s apply)   
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme  
• Life assurance  

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance - 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)   
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave   
• Continuous Professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)  
• Industry leading training programmes  
• Mileage allowance of 45p per mile  
• Generous Enhancements 

To view the job description, please click here

Advert Closes: 20-May-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.