Are you a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant looking for a role where your care can make a meaningful difference every day? Join our community team in in Birmingham and Solihull and help provide personalised, dignified end-of-life care to people in the comfort of their own homes.  In this rewarding role, you will work as part of a supportive 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. Just as importantly, you will offer calm, sensitive and professional communication to patients and those important to them, helping to preserve dignity, choice and wellbeing. If you are kind, caring and passionate about person-centred care, this is an opportunity to use your experience to support people and families when it matters most. We would love to hear from you. Contract: Permanent or 12-month fixed-term, 37.5 hours per week. Shifts : Night shifts, 10:00 pm–7:00 am, Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays. Salary : £25,272 per annum on the Marie Curie Band 2 pay scale (aligned with Agenda for Change), plus enhancements of up to 41% for nights and Saturdays, and up to 83% for Sundays and bank holidays. Location : Community-based across Birmingham and Solihull. 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 in palliative or end-of-life settings, and a commitment to supporting people and those who matter to them. The ability to communicate with sensitivity and professionalism, and to recognise when concerns or changes in a person’s condition should be escalated to the wider clinical team. A caring, adaptable and resilient approach, with the confidence to work independently as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. Basic IT skills, including using email, online training platforms, mobile technology and care recording systems. An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, is desirable. A valid driving license, access to a vehicle with business insurance, and willingness to travel up to 25 miles from your home across Birmingham and Solihull. 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. Benefits Package Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)   Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme   Help with eyecare cost (T & C’s apply)   Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme   15% discount in Marie Curie shops Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card What’s in it for you Annual leave allowance - 27days plus 8 public holidays   Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility) Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes  Life Assurance  To view the job description, please click here Application Process Closing date for applications: 22 October 2026 As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV.  Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.   Interviews: Anticipated to commence on 26 October 2026 For more information, please contact recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk