Your role in our mission Are you a compassionate, dedicated Healthcare Assistant looking for a role where your care makes a meaningful difference every day? Join our community team covering central and south Oxfordshire, including Oxford city in providing personalised end-of-life care to people in the comfort of their own homes. In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping people feel safe, comfortable and respected at a highly important time in their lives. You will support individual care plans by assisting with personal care, skin integrity, nutrition and hydration, mobility, rest and sleep, and maintaining a clean and safe care environment. You will also play an important part in observing and responding to changes in a person’s condition, supporting symptom management within the agreed care plan, and escalating any concerns promptly to registered healthcare professionals. You will communicate calmly and sensitively with patients and loved ones, preserving dignity, choice and wellbeing. Bring your passion for person-centred care and make a real difference to people and families when they need it most. Join us - we would love to hear from you. Contract: Permanent, with full-time or reduced hours available Shifts: Night shifts from 10:00 PM to 06.30 AM, Monday to Sunday including Bank Holidays Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC), £25,272 per annum. Plus, enhanced pay for nights, weekends and public holidays, with up to a 41% uplift on the Band 2 hourly rate Location: Community-based, primarily covering south Oxfordshire. Applicants must live within a 25-mile radius of central Oxfordshire and be able to travel across the south of the county What we are looking for:   Recent experience of providing care in a health or social care setting, with the confidence to support people with dignity, compassion and respect. An understanding of person-centred care, ideally including palliative or end-of-life care, and a genuine commitment to making a difference to patients and those important to them. The ability to communicate sensitively and professionally, recognising when to escalate concerns or changes in a person’s condition to the wider clinical team. A caring, flexible and resilient approach, with the ability to work independently while remaining part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. Good basic IT skills, including the ability to use email, online training, mobile technology and care recording systems. An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, is desirable. A valid driving licence, access to a vehicle with business insurance, and flexibility to travel up to 25 miles from your home address across central Oxfordshire. Benefits of joining Marie Curie as a Healthcare Assistant : Enhanced pay for night shifts, weekends and public holidays. Mileage allowance of 55p per mile to support travel between community visits. Access to industry-leading training and ongoing learning to help you feel confident and supported in delivering high-quality end-of-life care. The opportunity to develop your skills as part of a compassionate, values-led team making a real difference to patients and families. What’s in for you: Annual leave: 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) NHS-aligned annual leave (subject to eligibility) Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer match Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation Support with eye care costs (terms apply) Access to Blue Light Card Discounts via the Benefit Hub Scheme Life assurance To view the job description, please click here Application Process Closing date for applications: 15 October 2026 As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV.  Please the advert and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.   Interviews: Interviews are planned to take place during the week commencing 19 October 2026 For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk