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SalaryHours/Contract: PermanentFull Time and Part time available Day shifts available
Base: West Cornwall
Closing date: 28th April 2024
Interview date: TBC
This service will be able to respond quickly to support patients and their carers who are eligible for end of life care support in their own homes. It gives us the ability to offer one to one holistic care for people, supporting them at a time of their greatest need, in the place they have chosen to be, right up until the end of their life
Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension?(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)?
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme?
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems???
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply)??
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card??
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme?
- Life assurance - for all employees??
- Annual Leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
- Free DBS
- Free Uniform
- Plus Enhancements =
- 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)
- 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays
- Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
- Paid for whole training and travelling in between patient
- Previous experience in a similar care role and a real interest in offering exceptional end of life care
- Current valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK and the use of a car insured for business use is essential
- Time management skills
- Experience of working with minimal/without supervision
- Empathy and understanding of patient issues
- A level two qualification in care is desirable but not essential, however, a willingness to learn and develop specialist skills in end of life care is essential
Working without close supervision, you'll have the opportunity to use your own initiative in line with the patient's established care plan. You'll be required to carry out a range of duties including monitoring symptoms, helping to assist with medications, undertake simple dressings and continence care, and keeping detailed records. You'll also help patients to meet their hygiene and dietary needs
'Marie Curie are now offering free Level 3 Apprenticeships in care at Truro and Penwith College for Healthcare Assistants in our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills whilst you are working as a Care Assistant for us
For more information or an informal chat please contact our Clinical Nurse Manager, Susan Egerton by email Apply
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.? We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity
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This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory enhanced DBS criminal record check
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