Job Title:         Nursery Assistant

Job Purpose:   To assist in the planning, provision and maintenance of an emotionally secure, safe, consistent, supportive and caring environment appropriate to the individual needs of young children and their families.

Salary:             £24,444 per annum for over 21 years of age Full time, £15,238 for over 21 years of age per annum 24 hours,  £10,158  for over 21 years of age per annum 16 hours,  £12.21 per hour for Bank staff

Contract:        Permanent

Reporting to: Lead Practitioner

Responsible for: Children, Students & Volunteers

 Hours of work: Full time to cover between the hours of 7:45am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.  Part time for 24 or 16 hours and Bank staff will be considered. This post is all year round.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

 Take an active role in the day to day planning and delivery of the all-round care of the children in accordance with the Charity policies.

  Duties and responsibilities include, but are not confined to the following:

• Children

Ensure all activities within your areas are appropriately delivered, evaluated and recorded.

Ensure accurate records are maintained for all children.

Support and maintain communication throughout the Charity.

Provide a positive training placement to trainees and volunteers.

Promote and value children’s experiences within an anti-discriminatory framework.

Foster respectful and warm relationships with children by taking part in activities with them.

Take an active role in arrangement of daily activities to meet the developmental needs of each individual child in your care.

Monitor and maintain records on each child’s development in your Keyworker group. Liaise with parents, other team members and professionals as appropriate.

Ensure high standards of care and encourage personal hygiene with all of the children being consistently observant of their general health and welfare.

Maintain a child centred environment, reviewing room layout, appropriate displays and play materials to ensure the environment is stimulating and attractive.

Be aware of and implement all of the Charity’s Policies including Child Protection & Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and Behaviour Management.

Be responsible for all children left in your care.

• Parents

Encourage parental involvement in every aspect of your work.

Ensure good communication between staff and parents by taking and passing on messages, answering the door/phone, explaining policies and keeping parents fully informed about their child day at the Charity.

• Centre responsibilities

Work as a member of the team while accepting the individual responsibilities of the post.

Attend staff and other meetings as required.

Participate in fund-raising events.

Undertake training and regular appraisals as part of your personal and professional development.

Monitor the conditions of the toys and equipment in terms of health and safety and report any concerns immediately.

Work in compliance with the health and safety policy at all times.

Maintain high levels of record keeping as necessary in the course of your work e.g. accident book, register, daily diary.

Support students, trainees and volunteers under the supervision of the senior staff.

Serve meals and prepare snacks for the children, supervise mealtimes and clear away afterwards ensuring children are eating and drinking adequately.

Maintain the cleanliness of the nursery undertaking cleaning and laundry duties as required.

Undertake any other duties required in keeping with the aims of this post.

Individual Specification

Essential

• GCSE English & maths at grade D or above
• Experience of providing care & educational experiences for children under 5
• Knowledge of educational, developmental and health needs of children under 5
• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Years & Childcare
• Willingness to work towards the creation of a caring, safe atmosphere for all using the nursery/centre
• Ability to comm...

Nursery Assistant

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic nursery practitioner to join our friendly nursery team. The ideal candidate must be qualified, have previous experience working with young children, and be flexible to cover shifts as required. You will provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports each child's development. If you are passionate about early years education and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

This job role is for a part-time position working between the hours of 8:00-5:30 Monday to Thursday and the occasional Friday cover when required. This role would suit someone flexible, dependable, and happy to support the team as needed.

Apply by sending CV's to dandeliondaynursery@yahoo.co.uk(link sends e-mail)

Volunteer Profile – Nursery Assistant
Responsibilities and expectations.

1.  To support the staff in the Nursery to carry out their roles in relation to the welfare and

education of the children.

2.  To support the staff in the setting up and putting away of equipment necessary to support

the delivery of the curriculum.

3.  To help the children access the learning opportunities created during individual, group and

Choose times.

4.  To support the staff in the delivery of structured work sessions.
5.  To help the children to develop their self-help skills and independence: dressing, toileting,

eating and drinking.

6.  To support the development of the children’s communication skills by being prepared to

learn about alternative and augmented systems of communication

7.  To be prepared to read charity policies and abide by our Code of Conduct.
8.  You are warmly invited to attend our staff meetings as well as any of our in-house training

session.

9.  Willingness to attend an induction session for volunteers is expected.

DBS CHECKS
Volunteers aged 16 and over, who will be volunteering at Autism Early Support (Circle Centre) for
longer than a 2 week period will need to have a DBS Check completed.

For the purposes of this criminal record check the DBS define a volunteer as somebody
who is working purely for the benefit of others. Please also note that unpaid work
towards a course or qualification or for work experience is not classed as voluntary by
the DBS.

Charges for DBS checks are: £62.00  or  £18.00 for a volunteer (as defined above).  We ask
volunteers to pay the relevant one of these costs.

Autism Early Support (Circle Centre) will however reimburse any volunteer who is long standing and
completes 100 hours of volunteering support for us. (This equates to one day a week for 6 months,
or two days a week for 3 months). If volunteers wish to have a portable disclosure that are available,
then they will be required to pay the additional costs of that themselves.  AES can then complete a
status check free of charge on the Portable DBS check and no additional costs are incurred.

Autism Early Support is committed to Equality of Opportunity

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant at our Castlethoepr Nursery. Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989.

This is a full time position, 40 hours Monday - Friday between the hours of 07.15-18.30

Role:

• To support a holistic approach to the curriculum

• To ensure basic care needs of individual children are met

• To ensure a high level of well-being among children

• To have a good understanding of Acorn’s ethos, values, policies and procedures and that they are reflected in daily practice

• A good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures

• To assist in the smooth day to day running of your group

• To carry out tasks requested

Responsibility

• To ensure the interactions with children are high quality and based on individual need/stage of development

• To demonstrate a positive approach to children’s behaviour working in-line with our policy and procedure

• To ensure there are professional, positive relationships demonstrated with parents

• To ensure the environment offers rich, first hand learning opportunities for all children which accommodates a holistic approach to the curriculum

• To support in making sure resources and equipment are readily available, accessible and replenished both inside and outside

• To ensure children’s interests are being met and appropriate teaching methods are being used to extend children’s thinking and learning.

• To support all staff, working as part of a team, adapting your role as necessary, and taking on specific responsibilities as required, including supporting inexperienced staff.

• To be responsive and aware of the individual needs of children.

• To ensure all children are making progress to their full potential

• To understand and implement planning in the moment

• To carry out observations regularly and are of high quality and in-line with Acorn’s recommendations for planning in the moment

• To ensure all children are given the opportunity to be independent

• To ensure all children have the opportunity to be physically challenged

• To support with paperwork in relation to the child, for example care plans, all about me forms, medicine forms, transition forms and two-year progress check (where appropriate) etc

• To understand the key person approach and be an effective key person

• To cascade any information or updates to the management and your staff team

• To keep abreast and adhere with changes in accordance to Acorn’s policies and procedures

• To safeguard all children in our care

Expectations

• To have a good understanding of Acorn’s core values, ethos and policies and ensure these are reflected in practice

• A high-quality provision to support children’s learning across the curriculum

• To value parents as partners

• For all children to be happy, confident, self-assured and independent

• Effective communication with management, staff, children and parents

• To role model outstanding practice and positive behaviour management

At Acorn, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. As an inclusive employer, we’re happy to consider any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. You must have the right to work in the UK, be able to provide two satisfactory references, and, due to the nature of our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanc...

Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives

Join Us on the Water – Become a Water-Based Instructor!

At Releasing Potential, we believe learning comes alive on the water - through every paddle stroke,
splash, and shared adventure. We’re looking for a Water-Based Instructor to lead engaging, hands-
on experiences that inspire and empower young people with social, emotional, and mental health
(SEMH) needs, helping them build confidence, resilience and connection.

We work with students aged 11–18 across Hampshire and West Sussex who need a different kind of
education - one that meets them where they are, sees their potential, and builds their confidence. If
you’re passionate about adventure, personal growth and inclusive education, this could be your next
meaningful career move.

                             What You'll Be Doing:

•  Designing and leading engaging sessions in paddle boarding, windsurfing and sailing
•  Provide children the opportunity to experience windsurfing, paddle boarding and sailing
•  Be interested in developing windsurfing, paddle boarding and body boarding
•  Supporting students’ confidence, wellbeing, and independence through outdoor learning
•  Managing the equipment, safety, and technical quality of all water-based activities
•  Ensuring all activities meet National Governing Body standards
•  Leading by example with personal teaching competency and a commitment to outstanding

practice

•  Collaborating with our education teams to tailor experiences to students’ individual needs
•  Playing a key role in inspections, compliance, and continual improvement

    What You’ll Need

•  A valid UK driving licence (essential).
•  One or more senior instructor qualifications in Sailing or Windsurfing
•  A passion for water sports, particularly windsurfing, paddle boarding and body boarding
•  An understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and communication differences.
•  Patience, empathy, and resilience to handle challenges calmly.
•  Creativity and curiosity -you’ll need both every day.
•  Experience in SEN is welcome, but not essential- we value passion as much as experience.
•  Experience working with young people in an outdoor setting

What We Offer

•  Full-time salary starting at £26,481 (not pro-rata - real stability all year).
•  34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
•  A generous pension scheme with substantial contributions.
•  24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
•  Ongoing training and development with nationally recognised qualifications.
•  A role where your work truly changes lives.

•  A team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.

🛡 Safeguarding Commitment

We’re serious about safeguarding children.

All positions falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975, as it
involves working directly with children or young people. As such, you are required to declare any
criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or bind-overs, including those that are considered "spent."

"To help keep our young people safe, candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an
enhanced DBS & barred list check, plus online and social media screening.

   Ready to Make a Splash?

Join a team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.
     Email jill@releasingpotential.com to apply or call 07563 024063 for more information

Employment law and relations adviser

Circa £75,000 + benefits

12 months fixed-term contract

Full-time (35 hours per week)

London, Wimbledon (flexible and hybrid working)

About us

We’ve been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years. We help organisations thrive by focusing on their people, supporting our economies and societies. We’re the professional body for HR, L&D, OD and all people professionals – experts in people, work and change. With over 160,000 members globally – and a growing community using our research, insights and learning – we give trusted advice and offer independent thought leadership. And we are a leading voice in the call for good work that creates value for everyone.

There has never been a more interesting or important time to join us. We offer an inclusive and stimulating culture and a wide range of professional development opportunities, as well as excellent benefits such as 28 days’ holiday with an option to buy and sell days, personal development allowance, access to an award winning pension scheme and a commitment to wellbeing including a cashback health scheme.

The role

As the Employment Law and Employment Relations Adviser, you will be a subject matter expert, responsible for providing advice and guidance to inform practical content for members to help them comply with employment law. You will help lead CIPD’s analysis of developments in employment law, including new legislation or emerging case law to highlight implications for people professionals, people managers and workplace practices. You will be developing evidence-based recommendations, producing accessible policy briefs and guidance, as well as engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including government bodies and trade unions.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the research, development, and evaluation of CIPD’s position on developments in employment law and employment relations.

• Providing expert advice and guidance on complex employment law and employee relations (ER) matters to CIPD’s knowledge content and learning teams and other key stakeholders, including the Chief Executive, the Director of the People Profession and the Head of Public Policy.

• Writing and reviewing content as required to allow the CIPD to present accurate, up-to-date information in line with legal developments, often working to quick deadlines.

• Communicating essential information for HR professionals through practical, clear, and easy-to-digest guidance.
• Monitoring the employment law and ER policy environment for emerging themes and building strong networks with stakeholders from the government, third sector, and professional networks to influence the national policy agenda.

• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government, trade unions and employee representative bodies.

• Working with the comms and knowledge content teams to ensure that the implications from developments in employment law and CIPD’s view on these are communicated effectively to members and externally through the media

• Contributing towards the member engagement by hosting webinars and engaging with our online and in-person communities.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Qualified solicitor with relevant post-qualification experience.
• In-depth knowledge of current and historical employment laws, regulations, and HR/ER policies and practices within the UK.
• Previous experience of working in a role advising on employment law and employment relations and providing practical advice and guidance to employers/the people profession.

• Demonstrable experience in conducting policy analysis, analysing complex information, and producing high-quality briefing papers, reports and position papers.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to synthesise complex legal information into accessible, practical recommendations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, wi...

Sessional Community Kitchen Assistant

Company Description

We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire.

We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn't. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose.

Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens. We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community.

Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference.

Position

Sessional Community Café Assistant

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Hours: Sessional

Location: London Road Campus Derby

Do you like to cook? Bonus!

Do you like to clean?? double bonus!

Do you work well as part of a team??? Triple bonus!

A varied role including breakfast, lunch & tea service serving onsite residents, staff, hospitality room users & a small number of the general public.

There's always plenty of veg to prep, pans to wash and mouths to feed, so if you are hardworking, reliable & up for a different challenge everyday get your application in!

We are looking for a positive, vibrant, enthusiastic individual with a passion for Hospitality to work at our Community Hub.

As a Community Kitchen Assistant, you will plan and prepare a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious, as well as assisting in the cleanliness and smooth running of our Community Café. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic with a passion to work in a kitchen setting with an emphasis on customer service.

The job will be challenging and being a great communicator at all levels goes without saying. You will of course be supported and have the opportunity to develop and enhance your own skills along the way.

In this job no two days will ever be same – we’ve set ourselves some exciting goals and we would love you to come on our journey with us.

Requirements

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to thorough safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with our safeguarding policies and a six-month probationary period.

Other information

YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?

If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday as standard with an extra 2 days after 5 years of service
• People celebration event each year. (Celebrating our Peoples Achievements)
• Recognition initiatives such as employee of the year and star of the quarter
• Smart Health app where you will have access to an online doctor for you and your family as well as nutritional advice and Mental Health assistance.
• Life Assurance 2 times your annual salary
• Real Living Wage
• Christmas/ Easter and Quarterly Treats
• Your Birthday off every year
• Long Service rewards
• Training and Development

.............. and more

For an informal chat please contact Sally-Ann Burrows on 01332 579550 during the hours of 9am – 4pm Monday - Friday

Closing date; 1st February 2026 @5pm

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Interviews to be held; TBC

Important Information

To ensure compliance with our GDPR policy and maintain a fair and consistent shortlisting process, please ensure that you complete the full application form ...

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Nursing

Healthcare Assistant Ward

Healthcare Assistant – Ward

Nuffield Health, Highgate Hospital , London N6 4DJ| Ward | Permanent | Full time | 37.5 hours per week
Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity and we are here to look after the nation’s health. A big part of this is about creating the best possible experience for our patients. That’s why we are looking for someone new to support our colleagues and be there when it matters, helping to deliver the highest standards of care.

As a Healthcare Assistant on the Ward at our prestigious Highgate Hospital, you will work alongside experienced nurses, consultants and allied health professionals to support patients during their stay, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety at all times. You will have or be working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care . You will be empathetic, reliable, and professional with a passion for patient care and wellbeing. Previous experience in a hospital setting is essential.

As a HCA on the Ward, you will:

• Assist patients with personal care and mobility
• Take and record vital signs, fluid intake/output and other observations
• Support with admission and discharge processes
• Maintain cleanliness and infection control standards

Helping you feel good

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free gym membership, private healthcare and emotional wellbeing support. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

About Us

Highgate Private Hospital opened in 1980 and provides first-class independent healthcare for the local community. Located in leafy North London near Hampstead Heath, our hospital is easily accessible from Central London and the surrounding areas.

We can offer you a peaceful stay in a private en-suite room and fast access to a consultant. Our hospital takes pride in high standards of care and a friendly atmosphere.

We welcome patients who have private medical insurance or choose to pay for their own treatment. Highgate Private Hospital also provides some specialist services to NHS patients.

Our services and treatments

Following a £15 million redevelopment and expansion programme, we offer a wide range of healthcare services. These include:

· a private GP service

· outpatient clinics

· diagnostic imaging

· physiotherapy

· a pharmacy service

· treatment or surgery in most branches of medicine

We can care for you, from your initial appointment with a consultant and diagnostic tests, through to surgical treatment and rehabilitation. There are minimal waiting times for tests and treatment.

Our expert team

Highgate Private Hospital works with over 150 consultants and other specialists in London. Many of these healthcare professionals also work in the NHS and are leaders in their field.

We employ more than 100 hospital staff, including highly experienced nurses. All of our nurses are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Our dedicated team make sure that you get the best possible care and treatment.

Helping you feel good

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. At Nuffield Health, you can access everything from free gym membership to private healthcare and financial advice. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Rewards & Benefits

Helping you be and feel your best.

Annual Leave

25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.

Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan

Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.

*eligibility criteria applies.

Financial Wellbeing

A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affo...

School Counselling and Wellbeing Worker - Neurodiversity Project

What will the role look like?

The purpose of this role is to provide short term work using a 4-session model of supportive intervention. This will include working in a person-centred way with the young person, their primary carers and other education and support professionals within Cluster.
Working in this holistic way, you will aid the identification and awareness of the key challenges and negative affects of their potential neurodivergence and co-create a personalised strengths-based support plan including additional community support resources. You will monitor and support their progress accounting for additional barriers that may prevent them getting the most from the intervention.

What we are looking for? 

The ideal individual will use their experience and skills as a trained young person’s therapeutic counsellor to provide this support within the BACP ethical framework.
The post holder will liaise with school staff and other non-school professionals in a proactive and professional manner and will liaise with the young person’s primary carers in a compassionate, professional and inclusive manner.

We are ideally looking for an immediate start.

To download a full job description/person specification, click here . If you require this document in an alternative format, please email recruitment@barca-leeds.org

A copy of our competency framework can be found here .

All our roles are subject to funding.  For further information and guidance when applying, please have a look at our information for applicants guide .

If you find you have any problems with our application process or you think we’re not meeting your accessibility requirements, please email recruitment@barca-leeds.org

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) generated answers is discouraged. The use of AI may affect the depth and understanding that is required, to demonstrate successful answers to experience and knowledge based questions, in our shortlisting process.  Barca-Leeds uses Humans to shortlist for interview.

Barca-Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It is the organisation’s policy to require the successful applicant to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check at a level appropriate to the role, before appointment is confirmed. The disclosure of a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude candidates from appointment.

Please Note- To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring a Skilled Worker Visa.

• Department
• Counselling and Wellbeing
• Locations
• Leeds
• Salary
• £30,900- £34,614 Pro rata
• Employment type
• Full-time, Part-time
• End of fixed term contract
• 30 June, 2026
• Working hours
• 1 x 30hours role or 2 x 15 hours role
• Closing date
• 30/01/2026
• Interview date
• 02 February, 2026
• Benefits
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, Monthly acts of kindness , Cycle to work scheme, Company sick pay scheme, Pension scheme, Eye Care

Nursing

Healthcare Assistant - Ward (Bank)

Healthcare Assistant – Ward  

Bristol Hospital | Nursing| Bank | Part time | Includes weekend work Up to £14 per hour depending on experience 

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.  

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

As a Healthcare Assistant on the ward at our hospital, you’ll show us you’re able to meet deadlines and follow instructions. You have a good telephone manner, and great computer and database skills. You will be qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and hold relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.

As a Healthcare Assistant on the ward, you will:  

• Put patient care first

• Carry out administrative duties

• Supporting a team of Registered Nurses and consultants in the delivery of exceptional patient care, pre and post surgery

• Enjoy time to get to know the people who are our patients

• Meet the needs of every individual

• Use your organisational skills to make a positive impact and experience

Helping you feel good

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.

Bristol Hospital

Situated in the beautiful village of Clifton, Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital - The Chesterfield, has a long and distinguished history of looking after the people of Bristol. With the latest equipment, and designed to meet the needs of all of our patients, we are constantly developing our services to ensure our patients receive the finest quality treatment. A 30 private bed hospital which houses 3 digital theatres and combines leading-edge clinical facilities with an outstanding customer experience.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.  

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

It starts with you.  

Rewards & Benefits

Helping you be and feel your best.

Annual Leave

25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.

Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan

Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.

*eligibility criteria applies.

Financial Wellbeing

A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.

Gym Membership

Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.

Online GP

Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.

Emotional Wellbeing Support

Access to our Emotional Wellbeing services and discounted virtual, telephone, and face-to-face treatment.

Healthcare Scheme

Provides you with access to treatment in our own hospitals (or other Nuffield Health approved facilities).

Overtime

For clinical roles grade 9 and below, the overtime is at a standard rate of pay. For unsoci...

Nursing

Healthcare Assistant - Ward (Bank)

Healthcare Assistant – Ward  

Haywards Heath Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Part time | Includes weekend work Up to £13 per hour depending on experience

Enhancements for weekend + after 19:00 working

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.  

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

As a Healthcare Assistant on the ward at our hospital, you’ll show us you’re able to meet deadlines and follow instructions. You have a good telephone manner, and great computer and database skills. You will be qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and hold relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.

As a Healthcare Assistant on the ward, you will:  

• Put patient care first

• Carry out administrative duties

• Supporting a team of Registered Nurses and consultants in the delivery of exceptional patient care, pre and post surgery

• Enjoy time to get to know the people who are our patients

• Meet the needs of every individual

• Use your organisational skills to make a positive impact and experience

Helping you feel good

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.

Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital

Opened in 1993 and close to the centre of Haywards Heath, the Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital provides a wide range of medical services from minor procedures through to major surgical specialties. With three operating theatres – 1 is laminar flow, comprehensive outpatient facilities including a 3T MRI scanner, an excellent onsite pre-assessment clinic, physiotherapy department and 26 en-suite rooms on the ward.

Ours is a well-planned hospital with a clean, modern environment. We are proud of our consistently high standards of patient care which is delivered by our fantastic team throughout the whole patient journey.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.  

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

It starts with you.  

Rewards & Benefits

Helping you be and feel your best.

Annual Leave

25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.

Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan

Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.

*eligibility criteria applies.

Financial Wellbeing

A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.

Gym Membership

Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.

Online GP

Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.

Emotional Wellbeing Support

Access to our Emotional Wellbeing services and discounted virtual, telephone, and face-to-face treatment.

Healthc...

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