Healthcare Assistant – Hertfordshire

Posting date15 January 2026

Closing date14/02/2026 15:13:44

Salary£24,465.00 per year, £24465.00 a year

LocationHertfordshire, HP2 4TL

CompanyNHS Jobs

Job typePermanent

HoursFull Time

Reference17735663

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As a Healthcare Assistant you will practice empathetic communication with the patient and those important to them in a supportive, professional manner and provide high quality personal care and support to enhance wellbeing. Contract: Permanent, Flexible Hours Work Schedule:Night Shifts: Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays Shift hours: 10:00pm 7:00am Salary: £24,465 per Annum, Plus Generous Nighttime enhancements Based: This role covers the following postcodes and areas. You will be covering a 25-mile radius from your base location: HP2 4TL - Watford, Rickmansworth, Borehamwood AL4 0PJ - St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Harpenden HP2 7YU - Herts Valley. What we are looking for: Recent experience delivering care in a health or social care setting, including supporting patients during end-of-life care. Preferred: 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 peoples homes. Marie Curie Benefits Package: Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contributionup to 7.5%) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Help with eyecare cost (T &Cs 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 Advert Closes:4-February-2026 Application Process To apply, please submit an online application and include a copy of your most recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. For more information or an informal chat please contactashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

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