Healthcare Assistant - Marie Curie STARS (Supportive and End of Life Care Service)

Company Description

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’re 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.  

Job Description

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’re 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 are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to join our STARS (Supportive and End of Life Care Service) in Liverpool, North-West.
 

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: 08:00am - 20:00pm or 09:00am - 21:00pm (subject to change)

Contract: Permanent

Base: Liverpool Hospice and the community

Salary: £25,272 per annum, plus enhancements, and a whole range of Marie Curie benefits.

As a Healthcare Assistant with our pioneering STARS service, you will support patients in their own homes and communities across the whole of Liverpool. This is an opportunity to join a successful, forward-thinking service that is helping shape the future of palliative and end-of-life care, both in the North-West and nationally.

Every shift brings the opportunity to make a difference across Liverpool. You will visit up to 10 patients, deliver compassionate care in the community and work independently with the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification.
• Minimum of 6 months care delivery experience in a Health or Social Care Environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to deliver person centred care and the components of open and sensitive communication
• Proficient IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle with business insurance
• Flexibility to work across different projects and services across the North-West, if required

Additional Information

What's in it for you:  

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) – We honour continued NHS service and reassess total annual leave dates.
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave  
• Continuous Professional development 
• Industry leading training programmes 
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work 
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension - NHS pensions can be carried over!
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme 
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems   
• Introduce a friend scheme 
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card  
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• 15% discount in Marie Curie stores  
• Life assurance – for all employees  

To view the job description, please click here.

To apply, please send us your most recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. 

Advert closes: 2nd October 2026

For more information or an informal chat please contact Katie Humphrey on Katie.Humphrey1@mariecurie.org.uk. 

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 recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

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.