Executive Assistant to the CEO

Be part of The Vegan Society’s journey as we begin delivering our new three-year strategic plan and create meaningful change.

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer. This role is central to ensuring the CEO’s time and priorities are managed effectively and that communication with internal and external stakeholders is clear and timely.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s diary, travel arrangements, and correspondence.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for meetings, events and other public engagement activities.
• Provide administrative and minute-taking support for Board and committee meetings.
• Support the CEO with strategic projects as required.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience supporting at CEO or Director level.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Competence in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with online meeting/event platforms.
• Professional, proactive, and adaptable approach.

Desirable: Experience in a not-for-profit or mission-driven organisation and knowledge of governance frameworks.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Ethical pension scheme (5–7% employer contribution).
• Health cashback scheme & Employee Assistance Programme.
• 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and Christmas closure days.
• Death in service benefit.
• Climate perks (additional paid time off for sustainable travel).
• Animal companion compassionate leave.

It is a condition of your employment that, as far as is possible and practicable, you adhere to a vegan diet and lifestyle.

The Vegan Society as an organisation values equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that tackles any structural discrimination or prejudice. We are actively trying to increase diversity in our organisation and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

Salary and Hours

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) role with a salary of £32,597–£38,220 (depending on experience).

Flexible working considered.

Location: Hybrid

How to Apply

If you are interested, please apply via webrecruit and upload your CV along with a personal statement (no longer than two sides of A4) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. 

The application deadline is Friday 30 January 2026.

Interviews will be held: Wednesday 11/Thursday 12 February 2026.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please email jobs@vegansociety.com*.

*Please note, this email address is intended for questions regarding any of our live roles. We are unable to accept any applications made to this email address. Applications sent to this address will not be considered for any of our vacancies.

Executive Assistant to the CEO job description

Job Introduction

Join the Avante Care Family – Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Kitchen Assistant - 12 hours – Pilgrims View Care Home, Snodland, Kent

At Avante Care & Support, we’re more than a care provider – we’re a passionate not-for-profit charity supporting over 1,000 older people across Kent. Whether it’s through our welcoming care homes or dedicated home care services, our mission is simple: to make lives better.

We’re proud of our skilled, compassionate teams – and now, we’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant to bring their energy and heart to Pilgrims View, our residential care home in Snodland.

️ What You'll Be Doing:

• Prepping fresh ingredients – fruits, veggies, and more

• Helping serve meals and ensuring mealtimes are a warm, welcoming experience

• Keeping the kitchen and dining areas spotless and safe

• Supporting our Cook with meal planning, guided by the needs and preferences of our residents

• Championing hygiene, safety, and nutritional standards every day

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• A kind, understanding nature – you’ll be working closely with older people

• Enthusiasm for food and a willingness to learn

• A true team player

Desirable:

• City & Guilds or similar catering qualification

• Knowledge of food hygiene, cultural diets, and nutrition

• Environmental Health Certificate in Food Hygiene

Why Join Us?

✅ Competitive pay
✅ FREE DBS check & uniform
✅ Flexible working patterns
✅ Pension contributions
✅ Exclusive staff discounts at 800+ retailers
✅ Training & career progression opportunities
✅ 24/7 access to GP & counselling
✅ Employee recognition awards  

✅ Life Assurance

If you’ve got a passion for food and people, and want a job where you go home each day knowing you’ve made a difference — we’d love to hear from you.

Join us to make a real difference in residents' lives. Apply now via our online career's portal.  

Closes: 19 February 2026

(All roles subject to Enhanced DBS checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.)

Please note: If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview.

We regret to inform you that due to the high volumes of applicants, we do not write to candidates who are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.

In the meantime, we would like to thank you for the interest you have shown in Avante Care & Support.

Thank you for considering Avante Care & Support! Together, let’s create a caring environment for those who need it most.

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Retail Store Assistant (Guildford)

• locations
• Guildford High Street Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 2, 2026 (9 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032799

Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose.  

Retail Store Assistant 

£12.21 per hour plus benefits

Reports to: Shop manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Location: Guildford shop

Contract: Permanent 

Working hours: Part time 6 hours per week 

Closing date: 1st February 2026 23:55 ​This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found​ 

**The internal title for this role is Shop Assistant.

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. 

​​At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.​ 

​​We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for a motivated store assistant to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK. Your shop will be a place where your community gets to meet our people, understand our brand, and see some of the great things we do.

You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.

What will I be doing? 

• Providing excellent customer and supporter service.

• Working as an integral part of the shop team to achieve ambitious sales and fundraising targets.

• Assisting with maintaining shop standards including visual presentation, safeguarding compliance and health and safety.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.

• Supporting fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Taking keyholder responsibility as required (training provided).

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

What are you looking for? 

• An understanding of what makes great customer service.

• Experience of working in a busy customer service environment.

• The ability to manage your own workload and work independently when required.

• The ability to work well in a team.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Flexibility, our retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business, we don’t forget that you have a life outside of work too.

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.

Our retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

How do I apply? 

We operate an anonymised shortlisting proc...

Retail Store Assistant (Didcot)

• locations
• Didcot Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Yesterday

• job requisition id
• R032546

Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose.

Retail store assistant

£12.21 per hour

Reports to: Shop manager

Department: Trading

Location: Didcot

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Part time 21 hours per week on a rota basis

Closing date: Open until filled. We will be shortlisting on a rolling basis and will close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.   This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. 

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

We’re looking for a motivated store assistant to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK. Your shop will be a place where your community gets to meet our people, understand our brand, and see some of the great things we do.

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new high street trend, a new community network or a talent you never knew you had.

You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.

What will I be doing?

• Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Working as an integral part of the shop team to achieve ambitious sales and fundraising targets.
• Assisting with maintaining shop standards including visual presentation, safeguarding compliance and health and safety.
• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Supporting fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

What skills are you looking for?

• An understanding of what makes great customer service.
• Experience of working in a busy customer service environment.
• The ability to manage your own workload and work independently when required.
• The ability to work well in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

And ideally

• An understanding or an interest in fashion.
• Retail experience

[Download the full role profile] 

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Our retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business, we don’t forget that you have a life outside of work too.

Owing to the nature of this position, any off...

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Research Assistant

• Posted 22 January 2026
• Salary Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum
• LocationGlasgow
• Job Type Research and Teaching
• Reference191033
• Expiry 19 February 2026 at 23:45

Job description

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will support the health economics components of two large NIHR and UKRI projects. They will have a strong background in quantitative analysis, ideally with experience in economic evaluations of complex public health or social care interventions. The candidate will be expected to support complex and challenging HTA projects and contribute to the presentation and writing of research publications. The candidate will be offered technical training on health technology assessment and on a broad range of generic research skills.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.Plan and undertake research activities under the supervision of line manager or other senior members of the HEHTA team.

2.Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

3.Liaise with collaborators within the research project, and attend and contribute to research programme meetings, representing HEHTA, and facilitating progress on the research programme overall.

4.Undertake structured literature reviews to identify appropriate evidence that will inform the research programme. Contribute to the design, drafting and adaptation of data collection tools.

5. Document research outputs including maintaining records and databases, analysis and interpretation of all data, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.

6. Presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops.

7. Support the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.

8. Support teaching activities within HEHTA (e.g. tutoring CPD courses) as assigned by line manager.

9. Engage in continuing professional development and remain up-to-date with current knowledge and recent advances in the discipline as appropriate.

10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.

11. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World changers together

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience  

Knowledge/Qualifications  

Essential:  

A1 SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent.

A2. Knowledge of the disciplines of health economics and/or health technology assessment

Desirable

B1. An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) PhD in subject specialism or equivalent

Skills

C1 A basic understanding of statistics

C2 A basic understanding of the role of economic evaluation in healthcare decision-making

C3 A basic understanding of decision analytical modelling

C4. Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate

C5. Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely

C6. Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach

C7. Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate

C8. Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working

C9. Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

Experience

Essential

D1. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner to meet deadlines

D2. Ability to manage more than one project/task at a time and maintain high standards

Desirable

E1 Experience in developing or contributing to research grant applications<...

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Research Assistant

• Posted 22 January 2026
• Salary GRADE 6, £33,951-£37,694 per annum
• LocationGlasgow
• Job Type Research and Teaching
• Reference190433
• Expiry 19 February 2026 at 23:45

Job description

Job Purpose

We have an opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to a programme of research, RIPPLE, led by Dr Beatriz Goulao and aiming to improve the sustainability of the health services by developing methos to integrate patient’s, public’s and healthcare professional’s views into health research.

You will be working with key stakeholders, nationally and internationally, in implementation science, and environmental sciences, to support health services to deliver in an efficient and environmentally conscious way. Key duties of the post include supporting the design, conduct and analysis of relevant systematic reviews; conducting elicitation studies relevant to sustainability in health services; and conducting quantitative analysis to improve sustainability of health services and research.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal Investigator:

1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and College’s research strategy. This will include conducting systematic reviews, developing and applying preference elicitation methods and using mixed methods to better incorporate and understand patient, public and healthcare professional’s views on a more sustainable NHS.

2. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.

3. Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow and HEHTA, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed academic journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

4. Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.

5. Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.

6. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/ group/ meetings/ seminars/ workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.

7. Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.

8. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.

9. Carry out modest Teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating etc) and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.

10. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.

11. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

12. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.

13. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University Strategy.

Qualifications

A1 SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent

A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of using elicitation methods (e.g. preference elicitation such as discrete choice experiments, threshold technique) will be beneficial. Experience of conducting statistical analysis is essential. Experience of applying mixed-methods is desirable. (project specific)

A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of environmental sustainability in the NHS, or aligned topics, such as implementation science (and, specifically, deimp...

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Research Assistant

• Posted 14 January 2026
• Salary Grade 6: £33,951 - £37,694 per annum
• LocationGlasgow
• Job Type Research and Teaching
• Reference190713
• Expiry 28 January 2026 at 23:45

Job description

Job Purpose

You will contribute to an Impact Acceleration Award project working with Dr William Peveler and a major Italian foodstuff manufacturer. Based on our work in this area (ACS Appl Nano Matter 2022, 10.1021/acsanm.2c03406) we have developed a chemical assay coupled with a machine learning algorithm to measure the impact of wood-aging on a range of foodstuffs. The project involves undertaking final validation experiments and refining the statistical methods before creating a final useable assay for accreditation. The successful candidate will explore a range of industrial partnerships to tailor the final assay product; contribute to the formulation and submission of research reports and research proposals; as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow. The project will likely involve some partner visits to sites in the UK and northern Italy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal Investigator:

1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.

2. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.

3. Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality as well as intellectual property, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

4. Contribute to the presentation of work at international partner meetings, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.

5. Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.

6. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team, meetings, seminars and workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.

7. Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.

8. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.

9. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.

10. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

11. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

12. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential:

A1 SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in Analytical Chemistry or a relevant subject/discipline. Or equivalent specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of food testing and statistical analysis.

A2 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the approaches to molecular analysis of complex samples and relevant data analysis methods.

Desirable:

B1 An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) PhD in analytical chemistry or equivalent

Skills

Essential:

C1 Knowledge of current methods for the analysis of small molecules in complex samples by Liquid/Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry (LC/GC-MS) and/or optical analyses (Raman, Absorbance, Luminescence).

C2 Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability

C3 Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data...

Job reference:CS CG

I’m a 22-year-old female who enjoys music and playing the flute in a band. I also enjoy craft activities, in particular knitting, crocheting and cross stitch. I’m high functioning and my independence is very important to me, but my current conditions can make that challenging at times.

I’m looking for some assistance with personal care when needed, help with small things around the house and help me to get out and about to engage in social activities.

My ideal PA would be a female with similar interests and would be happy to help me with the tasks needed while assisting me retain as much of my independence as I can.

Specific Challenges – ideal if applicant has experience or awareness of the following conditions however not essential:

• Autism (high functioning)
• Functional Neurological disorder – Functional Seizures, Functional weakness, Tics, Temporary amnesic episodes and Bladder dysfunction
• Non-verbal (Situational) – most typical after autistic meltdowns
• Low mood
• Mental health issues including CPTSD, Anxiety and emotional dysregulation.
• Chronic Pain

Essential Qualities

The applicant should also have the following essential qualities:

• Be able to speak in a calm manner and allow extra time for a response.
• Should be able to support me with planning ahead and coming up with suitable travel arrangements
• Have good problem-solving abilities, showing creativity in the support provided to reach desired outcomes.
• Must be flexible around my needs on a day by day means. These needs may be help with showering, help with transferring into wheelchair, help with communication and others. These needs are not always necessary as my condition is dynamic and needs can change quickly.
• Friendly – but able to keep the boundaries between friendship and employer.
• Able to keep time sheet and submit in time for payroll.
• Be dependable with time keeping.

Other

• A PVG / Disclosure Scotland check will be needed on appointment.
• A driver with full driving licence and access to a car would be beneficial but not essential.
• Must be female*.
• Must be okay around cats.

Hours / Days of working

 Currently looking to hire two people with the requisite times:

One hour in the mornings ideally between 7am- 8am, however can be slightly flexible, seven days a week.

Further, a supplemental and flexible schedule of six hours a week depending on help needed. This would be for assistance with social activities. A two-week notice of these additional hours would be given in most instances.

This would be a split workload over two people.

The pay would be 12.60 an hour.

Looking to start the hiring process as soon as possible.

*Gender Occupational Requirement.

How to apply

To download an application pack please click here CS CG Application pack 2025, or call our recruitment line on 0131 475 2558 quoting the job reference CS CG.

Please apply as soon as possible.

Please note Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) provides support to individual disabled employers. LCIL is not the employer and only provides the recruitment and administrative support to the individual employer.

Job Description: Casual Bar Assistant

Department:                          Catering

Reporting to:

Bar Supervisor

Main Purpose:

•  To deliver an efficient, friendly, quality service to our customers and to meet

the catering needs of the College

Key areas:

•  To  assist  with  maintaining  standards  within  the  Conference  and  Catering

departments

•  Ensure that customers experience high levels of service
•  Uniform  and  standards  of  appearance  are  followed  correctly  with  good

personal hygiene

•  Following financial regulations
•  Abide by the licensing conditions of the premises
•  Maintaining a safe working environment for self and colleagues
•  Participate

in  team  meetings  and  maintain  effective  and  meaningful

communication with management and colleagues

•  Maintain record of any complaints so that we can avoid these in future
•  To ensure all areas are clean and tidy
•  Complete daily cleaning tasks and follow opening and closing procedures
•  Ensure all bar products are neatly displayed and topped up when necessary
•  To have good product knowledge and to offer customer advice
•  Display appropriate point of sale and merchandising
•  Be proactive in finding ways of reducing the carbon footprint of catering

Health and Safety:

All staff members are expected to observe all health and safety at work regulations as set
out by Homerton College in accordance with its statutory obligations

•  Ensure food safety procedures are adhered to
•  Follow fire safety procedures
•  Follow COSHH procedures
•  Reporting of all accidents and near misses
•  Safe use of machinery and equipment to minimise any risk of injury
•  To promote good housekeeping and ensure public toilets are kept clean and

fit for use and are monitored daily by the outlet team

Bar Assistant JD

•  Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others

who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work

•  Report  any  unsafe  practices  or  broken  machinery/equipment  to  the

management team, so that remedial action can be taken immediately

Personal Specification

Essential:

•  Experience of working in a fast-paced professional hospitality environment.
•  Work in a positive, respectful and professional manner
•  A passion for delivering excellent customer service
•  The ability to follow instructions from the Senior supervisors
•  A willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working including evenings and

weekends.

•  Good communication skills
•  Excellent attendance and time keeping skills

      Desirable:

•  Experience of working in a similar college environment
•  Knowledge of an epos till system
•  Working experience in a bar environment

Bar Assistant JD

Healthcare Assistant - Inpatients

• Job reference
• 122635
• Department
• Dufferin
• Location
• Crowborough
• Full/Part-time
• Full-time
• Pay scale from
• No Pay Scale
• Pay scale to
• No Pay Scale
• Closing date
• 31/01/2026

• Description
• Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patients during their recovery? Rated as a CQC Outstanding hospital,Horder Healthcare, is looking for you to join our Dufferin Ward team provides exceptional care and support to patients throughout their stay. As aHealthcare Assistant, you’ll work within a close-knit, highly skilled team, ensuring every patient receives compassionate, high-quality care in a safe and welcoming environment.Playing a pivotal role, where no one day is the same, this is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and empathetic candidate to join our team of clinical and nursing experts in providing exceptional care to our highly valued patients.What We OfferWe offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and career development. This includes family-friendly policies, outstanding training and development opportunities, full medical insurance, and access to a complete health and wellbeing programme. At Horder Healthcare, we are committed to helping you grow while ensuring you feel valued and supported every step of the way.What You’ll Be Doing
  • Support patients with personal hygiene and daily living activities, respecting their privacy and dignity.
  • Assist with dietary needs, unpacking and packing on admission and discharge, and help patients dress.
  • Undertake observations, record results using NEWS, and escalate abnormalities or concerns.
  • Perform basic nursing tasks such as urinalysis, BMI calculation, measuring for anti-embolism stockings, and recording fluid input/output.
  • Take capillary blood samples for point-of-care testing (POCT).
  • Escort patients to other departments and theatre.
  • Report any changes in patients’ conditions to a Registered Nurse or Therapist.
  • Assist with administrative duties, including answering calls and relaying messages accurately.
  • Practice safe patient handling techniques and maintain infection control standards.
  • Attend mandatory training and complete relevant e-learning.
  About you:
  • You will be a passionate and empathetic individual, with experience of having worked with a variety of patients.
  • You will be personal and approachable, with a real motivation to support everyone who walks through The Horder Centre doors.
  • Excellent communication skills, to help build those all-important and respected relationships with your team and our patients.
  • Prior UK based experience is essential, preferably within a hospital setting.
  • Proactive and forward thinking, with a passion for continued learning.
  • A Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 is desirable.
  • Ensure that you working ethic remains aligned to our core values as a group: Caring, Friendly, Quality, IntegrityandPride.
  Location:The Horder Centre, CrowboroughContract Type:37.5 hours per weekShift Patterns:Internal rotation - Includes days, nights, weekends & BH (enhancements will apply)Salary:up to £24,297.00 per annum (dependant on experience and relevant qualifications).Please Note:Shortlisting and Interviewing will not take place until after the Christmas/New Year's period, Thank you for your understanding.Right to work in the UKIn accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such,we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reas...