Healthcare Assistant Orkney

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

Discover a Career with Purpose in Orkney

Join Marie Curie in Orkney and help make every moment count for local people and their families.

What's in it for you:
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band £26,696 - £28,988 pro rata (aligned with AFC)  + Island Allowance and generous enhancements

Contract: Permanent 27 hours per week (3 nights a week) 

Based: Community Based – Orkney, Scotland  

Benefits: 

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
• 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   
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems    
• Introduce a friend scheme  
• 15% staff discount in Marie Curie stores
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme   
• Life assurance for all employees   

Home to a close-knit community of around 22,000 people, Orkney is one of Scotland’s most beautiful and unique island destinations, renowned for its stunning coastlines, rich history, welcoming communities and exceptional quality of life. From world-famous archaeological sites to breathtaking sea views, Orkney offers the perfect blend of island living and a rewarding career. Based across the islands, you'll become part of a community where making a difference truly matters.

At Marie Curie, we are proud to provide our Hospice Care at Home Service across Orkney, delivering compassionate, person-centred care and support to people living with terminal illness in the comfort of their own homes. Working as part of our dedicated team, you'll provide one-to-one care and emotional support to patients and families when they need it most, helping ensure nobody faces the end of life alone.,

As well as a highly rewarding role, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, Island Allowance, generous annual leave, enhanced rates for nights and weekends, a pension scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, industry-leading training and ongoing professional development. With Marie Curie, you'll enjoy the opportunity to build a meaningful career while living and working in one of Scotland's most remarkable locations.

What we’re looking for:   

• Experience in a health or social care setting, ideally with palliative or end-of-life care 

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it) 

• A kind, empathetic approach and excellent communication skills 

• Ability to support personal care, mobility, nutrition, and comfort needs 

• Willingness to work flexibly, including nights and weekends 

• Commitment to upholding dignity, respect, and patient choice 

Please see the full job description here

Qualifications

Additional Information

Application Process 

• Close date for applications: 2nd September 2026 

• Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed 

• 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.   

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.