Nursing
Healthcare Assistant - Theatre
Healthcare Assistant (Theatres)
Glasgow Hospital | Theatre | Permanent | Part Time | Includes weekend work
£24,043.50 pro rata
23 Hours per week
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 in theatre at our hospital, you’ll be highly motivated and enjoy working somewhere that’s constantly and rapidly changing. You’ll show real empathy and find the challenges of theatre work fascinating. As well as great communication skills, you’ll bring a flexible approach to both your duties and hours. You will be qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and have relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting,
As a Healthcare Assistant in theatre, you will:
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Create a great experience for patients undergoing major and minor surgeries
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Have the time you need to care for patients as people
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Understand people’s individual needs
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Play a key role in a fast-paced environment, supporting the theatre team where you will assist with moving patients, theatre preparation, family reassurance, administration tasks
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Work flexibly to support our team
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. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital
Located in the heart of the West End of Glasgow; you will be working at one of Scotland’s leading private hospitals. This year, we embarked on phase three of our multi-million pound refurbishment, adding state of the art equipment like our Mako robotic arm for orthopaedic surgery and a new ambulatory theatre. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, spinal surgery, ophthalmology, weight loss surgery and cosmetic treatment.
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 unsocial hours, you’ll be paid an additional enhancement to y...
Nursing
Healthcare Assistant - Theatre
Healthcare Assistant - Theatre
York Hospital | Ward | Permanent | Part Time | Includes weekend work
£24,358.47 pro rata, dependent on experience
20 hours per week
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 in theatre at our hospital, you’ll be highly motivated and enjoy working somewhere that’s constantly and rapidly changing. You’ll show real empathy and find the challenges of theatre work fascinating. As well as great communication skills, you’ll bring a flexible approach to both your duties and hours. You will be qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and have relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting,
As a Healthcare Assistant in theatre, you will:
- Create a great experience for patients undergoing major and minor surgeries
- Have the time you need to care for patients as people
- Understand people’s individual needs
- Play a key role in a fast-paced environment, supporting the theatre team where you will assist with moving patients, theatre preparation, family reassurance, administration tasks
- Work flexibly to support our team
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. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
York Hospital
Nuffield Health York Hospital opened in 2004 and we provide a comprehensive range of private healthcare services, our areas of specialty include cosmetic surgery, male and female health and spinal care and our facilities and high standards of care make Nuffield Health York Hospital, one of the leading providers of private healthcare in the area. We have also received a “Good” rating from the CQC.
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 unsocial hours, you’ll be paid an additional enhancement to your salary at the following rates: Nights Hours worked between 7pm and 7am on any day of the week, 30% of basic hourly rate. Weekends Hours worked between 7am and 7pm on a Saturday or Sunday, 20% of basic hourly rate. Bank Holidays Hours worked bet...
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Assistant to join our team at Sunshine Corner Nursery in Canterbury.
We are looking for an Early Years Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care.
We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team.
As an Early Years Assistant, you do not need to be qualified, however we will encourage and support you to obtain your early years qualification.
Working in the early years really is one of the best decisions you will ever make, and we cannot wait to be part of your career journey!
What we offer:
We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.
The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including:
- 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
- Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
- The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
- A generous workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
- Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
- Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
- A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
- Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
- Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
- A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being
Job purpose:
As the Early Years Assistant, you will:
- provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
- be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
- To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach.
- Willingness to undertake training leading to or working towards a recognised childcare qualification.
- You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service
For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert.
Hours per week: 30
Weeks per year: 52
Interview date: Friday 6th February 2026
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Assistant to join our team at Oaktree Nursery in Devon. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 10 on Day Nurseries.
We are looking for an Early Years Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care.
We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team.
As an Early Years Assistant, you do not need to be qualified, however we will encourage and support you to obtain your early years qualification.
Working in the early years really is one of the best decisions you will ever make, and we cannot wait to be part of your career journey!
What we offer:
We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.
The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including:
- 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
- Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
- The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
- A generous workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
- Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
- Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
- A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
- Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
- Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
- A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being
Job purpose:
As the Early Years Assistant, you will:
- provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
- be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
- To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach.
- Willingness to undertake training leading to or working towards a recognised childcare qualification.
- You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service
For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert.
Hours per week: 40
Weeks per year: 52
Interview date: TBC
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Assistant to join our team at Yarnton Way Nursery based in Erith. Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.1 on Day Nurseries.
We are looking for an Early Years Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care.
We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team.
As an Early Years Assistant, you do not need to be qualified, however we will encourage and support you to obtain your early years qualification.
Working in the early years really is one of the best decisions you will ever make, and we cannot wait to be part of your career journey!
What we offer:
We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.
The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including:
- 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
- Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
- The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
- A generous workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
- Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
- Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
- A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
- Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
- Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
- A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being
Job purpose:
As the Early Years Assistant, you will:
- provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
- be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
- To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach.
- Willingness to undertake training leading to or working towards a recognised childcare qualification.
- You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service
For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert.
Hours per week: 40
Weeks per year: 52
Interview date: Monday 2nd February 2026
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Assistant to join our team at on a fixed term contract at Sunshine Corner Nursery in Canterbury. We are friendly and inclusive team and we welcome applicants who can inspire fun and creativity.
This is a maternity cover role to run until June 30th 2026.
We are looking for an Early Years Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care.
We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team.
As an Early Years Assistant, you do not need to be qualified, however we will encourage and support you to obtain your early years qualification.
Working in the early years really is one of the best decisions you will ever make, and we cannot wait to be part of your career journey!
What we offer:
We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.
The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including:
- 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
- Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
- The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
- A generous workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
- Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
- Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
- A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
- Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
- Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
- A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being
Job purpose:
As the Early Years Assistant, you will:
- provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
- be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
- To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach.
- Willingness to undertake training leading to or working towards a recognised childcare qualification.
- You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service
For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert.
Hours per week: 40
Weeks per year: 52
Interview date: 26th January 2026
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Assistant to join our team at Godmanchester Pre-School in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries.
We are looking for an Early Years Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care.
We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team.
As an Early Years Assistant, you do not need to be qualified, however we will encourage and support you to obtain your early years qualification.
Working in the early years really is one of the best decisions you will ever make, and we cannot wait to be part of your career journey!
What we offer:
We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.
The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including:
- 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
- Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
- The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
- A generous workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
- Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
- Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
- A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
- Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
- Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
- A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being
Job purpose:
As the Early Years Assistant, you will:
- provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
- be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
- To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach.
- Willingness to undertake training leading to or working towards a recognised childcare qualification.
- You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service
For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert.
Hours per week: 32.5
Weeks per year: 39
Interview date: Monday 26th January 2026
Please note our virtual interviews take place via Microsoft Teams, you may need to download this prior to your interview.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Assistant to join our team at Early Birds Nursery in Bude, Cornwall. Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries.
We are looking for an Early Years Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care.
We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team.
As an Early Years Assistant, you do not need to be qualified, however we will encourage and support you to obtain your early years qualification.
Working in the early years really is one of the best decisions you will ever make, and we cannot wait to be part of your career journey!
What we offer:
We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.
The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including:
- 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
- Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
- The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
- A generous workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
- Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
- Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
- A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
- Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
- Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
- A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being
Job purpose:
As the Early Years Assistant, you will:
- provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
- be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
- To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach.
- Willingness to undertake training leading to or working towards a recognised childcare qualification.
- You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service
For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert.
Hours per week: 35
Weeks per year: 39
Interview date: Monday 26th January 2026
Community Senior Healthcare Assistant
Community Senior Healthcare Assistant
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice
Church Rd, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ
Full and Part Time Hours available
£12.62 - 12.80 per hour (plus enhancements and competitive benefits)
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
About us
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in Cheltenham is Gloucestershire’s only inpatient unit for specialist palliative care. Our community team provide support to patients in their own homes in the Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Gloucester areas.
We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with other emotional, practical and spiritual support.
We are able to provide care on our inpatient unit, virtually and in person though our community hub and in people’s home though our Hospice at Home service.
About the role
This is a really exciting time to be joining the Community Team at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. It is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Health care assistant who wants to work in a supportive environment where care of the patients comes first. This role is based within our friendly and supportive Hospice at Home (community team) and involves visiting people in their own homes to provide support to people when they need it most.
Working with our patients and their families in the community requires a holistic approach to ensure the best possible outcomes. Whether in the last months, weeks, or days of life, or living with grief, we help people live the best life they possibly can.
All of our staff work rotational shifts consisting of earlies, lates and nights.
Shift times:
07:30 – 15:30
14:00 – 22:00
20:00 – 07:00
You will also have use of the EV Pool Cars (subject to availability)
You will:
• Promote choice in the delivery of care and support.
• Review and make suggestions to enhance the service users experience.
• Observe service users’ conditions and report changes.
• Supporting service users to have their views and experiences considered in the way the service is provided and delivered.
About you
In palliative care no day is the same. Working with our Hospice at Home team provides a unique opportunity because we care for patients with such a variety of conditions and symptoms. If you’d like to develop your knowledge of many different conditions and the impact this has on patients and their families, a role in palliative care with Sue Ryder is for you.
We want to hear from dedicated Senior Healthcare Assistants with sound clinical skills who are keen to make a real difference by providing high quality care and support to our service users at a time when they need it most. We pride ourselves on a team that has been chosen because they are highly professional, passionate and dedicated to providing incredible end of life care.
Our ideal candidate will be empathetic and have a real drive to improve the lives of those living with life limiting conditions. They will have a minimum of 1 years’ experience of working in a UK based health or social care role and have a clear understanding of palliative, end of life and community care.
Minimum Essential Criteria:
Full UK driving licence (International does not meet the requirements)
Ability to assess and adapt care to meet individuals’ needs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
NVQ Level 3 qualification is strongly preferred; however, applicants with substantial relevant experience, supported by evidence, are welcome to apply
Awareness of person-centred and inclusive care principles
Desirable Criteria:
Experience delivering lone working care
Confidence in using digital care documentation tools
Sue Ryder provides a thorough induction with supernumerary time to settle into the role and full training/competency assessment will be provided.
There is plenty of scope to further develop your own skills in specialist palliative care.
If you would like to arrange an informal visit to our hospice, please let us know.
Benefits
· Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
· Company pension scheme
· Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
· 27 days holiday – rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
CAREERS AT CHESTER ZOO
Food & Beverage Warehouse & Logistics Assistant
Job reference:001593
Salary:£12,698.40 per annum
Closing date:09/02/2026
Department:Food & Beverage
Location:Chester
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:20
Job Description
Food & Beverage Warehouse & Logistics Assistant
How would you like to work in a truly unique environment where you can stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?
The Role
Our Food & Beverage Warehouse & Logistics Assistants undertake a variety of warehouse duties. This includes maintaining high internal customer satisfaction levels through excellence in identifying, receiving and ensuring quality of products delivered to and across site. Carrying out warehousing activities, you will be organising storage and inventory space while ensuring the quality and accuracy of all incoming and outgoing stock. You will place all stock orders, receipt and invoice match via our stock management system whilst ensuring food safety standards are maintained at all times.
Our Food & Beverage outlets at the zoo include fast-food restaurants, coffee shops, kiosks and concession stands which are your key internal customers who you will be working with on a daily basis.
What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.
The Package
Your typical working hours will be 7am to 3.30pm, although some evening work may be required. TBC hours per week, 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays.
• Permanent contract - 20 hours per week
• Salary £12,698.40 per annum
• 33 days annual leave
• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
• Access to healthcare plan
• Employer contributory pension scheme
Our Requirements
• Full UK Driving Licence
• A good knowledge of Food & Beverage food safety requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Understanding of warehouse software application packages and Microsoft Office proficiency with previous experience of stock ordering and invoicing
• Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy
• Experience of manual handing and lifting heavy loads
Desirable requirements
• Valid UK Forklift Truck Operating Licence
More About Us
We’re not just an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction that’s home to 30,000 incredible animals inside 128 acres of stunning gardens. We’re not just the UK’s most popular zoo. We’re a major wildlife charity that’s committed to the recovery of endangered species, globally. And, as the world faces an extinction crisis, we’re making a hugely significant contribution to conservation at a time when it’s needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.
We reserve the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We recommend that if you do wish to be considered that you submit your application as promptly as possible as shortlisting, and interviews may be taking place whilst the advert is live.
Volunteer Admin Assistant
Role title: Volunteer Admin Assistant
Hours: Min of 3 hours per week
Location: Can be remote or in office
Principal purpose:The role is to support the Connect Centre Coordinator with administrative tasks.
Reporting to: Debt Advice Coordinator
Responsibilities
- Record client details once a referral is received
- Make initial contact with clients over the phone to assess
- Contact the Money Mentors with client details
- Contact the Money Mentors, passing on information they might find useful
- Refer clients to any other sources of help or support which KingsGate has identified
- Operate within the code of practice, policies and procedures of the service
- Undertake appropriate training
- Attend Money Mentor gatherings
Personal qualities and skills
- Empathetic, non-judgmental and a good listener
- Able to relate to a wide range of people
- Willing to learn new skills
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Be honest and act with integrity
- A good level of numeracy and literacy
- Appreciate the importance of working within policies and procedures
- Able to stay objective and avoid becoming personally involved
If you would like to discuss this role you can email david.kennedy@kingsgate.church
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer role please complete the application form and email to hradministrator@kingsgate.church
IT Assistant Job Description (Reference number: IT26000) The IT Assistant is employed by The College of St Mary Magdalen in the University of Oxford (the “College”), and is responsible under them to the Home Bursar. For the performance of their duties, the IT Assistant will report to the IT Manager. The IT Assistant will work as part of a small team and be expected to provide and support IT/AV facilities onsite for Fellows, staff, students and visitors in the College and manage its various IT/AV systems and networks. This is a fast-paced and varied role, requiring excellent customer service skills as well as a broad range of IT/AV knowledge. In line with modern IT, the duties of this post constantly evolve and change in response to the rapid advance of both hardware and software technology, and the growing demands of the user population. A flexible working approach to working hours is required, especially during critical periods. Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide full technical support for computers (including mobile devices) and associated peripherals installed in the College, ensuring that the IT/AV needs of Fellows, staff, students, and visitors are met. • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and networking faults on computers, phones and peripherals. • Set up necessary AV equipment for events in the Auditorium and other locations around the College and operate as required. • Provide support and encouragement to end users for key IT security issues such as backing up of data and protection against computer viruses, and induction of new College members as appropriate. • Procure hardware and software for Fellows and staff in line with College and departmental requirements. • Produce and update documentation for user support, and to enable efficient operation and support of IT systems. • Manage and deploy IT/AV equipment in College computer rooms, libraries, conference rooms and examination facilities. • Provide out-of-hours support for serious incidents, and implement appropriate disaster recovery procedures where necessary. • Research, develop, and implement new IT/AV systems to improve the College computing environment. • Maintain a detailed asset register of all IT equipment. • Provide comprehensive cover for the IT Officer/AV Technician when either is absent. Any other tasks, duties and responsibilities not listed above which can reasonably be expected to be performed or undertaken by an IT Assistant. Person Specification Essential • Experience in providing on-site and remote IT and AV support to staff at all levels of an organisation. • Good experience with Ethernet/Wi-Fi networking. • Thorough knowledge of organisational AV requirements for meetings and conferences, covering in-person, remote and hybrid solutions. • Good experience in supporting and deploying desktop operating systems (including Windows and Mac OS), productivity software (Office) and video conferencing software (Teams/Zoom) • Knowledge of mobile operating systems including Android and iOS. • Maintain a systematic and methodical approach to complex problem-solving, accuracy, and attention to detail. • Experience in the implementation, management, and monitoring of network and computer security. • Experience in IT/AV procurement. • Maintain a professional and flexible approach to work and meticulous attention to detail. • Excellent time management skills. • Demonstrate a clear knowledge of the ethos and behaviours required for excellent service provision. • Ability to work independently and within a team while prioritizing a varied workload. • Present a high standard of communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to communicate effectively with people of all levels of computer literacy. Initiative, drive, and self-motivation; willingness and ability to learn new skills. • Desirable • Experience with Linux. • Knowledge of the Higher Education sector. • Familiarity with current College systems. • Experience with virtualisation (VMware). • Experience in the management of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy. • Experience with MCM. Hours of Work The post is full-time and the successful applicant will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with unpaid breaks totalling one hour per day. However, a flexible approach to working hours is required to ensure that the department runs efficiently and occasional weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu will be granted. Salary The salary for the post will be on the scale £30,378 – £40,514 per annum (Grade 5 of the College Unified Pay Scale), depending on skills and experience, plus Oxford Location Allowance of £1,730 per annum. Free lunch while on duty when the kitchen is open Benefits • • Membership of contributory pension scheme • • • Car parking (subjec...
Day Centre Support Assistant
Dens
Day Centre Support Assistant Advert
Location: Hemel Hempstead, on site Salary: £13.49 Per hour
19 per week, 9am-1pm Mon Tues and Thurs, 9am-4pm Weds
Hours:
Hours:
Day Centre Manager
Reports to:
Reports to:
30th January 2026
Closing date:
Closing date:
About DENS
Our aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives.
About the role
DENS Day Centre provides a safe and welcoming space for individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion. As a Day Centre Support Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our mission, offering practical help, emotional support, and a listening ear to those who need it most.
You’ll be welcoming clients, helping them to access our facilities and finding out more about them so you can signpost them to the right support. You’ll help run activities like quizzes and games, prepare and serve meals, and work alongside other DENS staff and partner agencies to keep the centre running smoothly.
This is more than a job, it’s a chance to empower people to rebuild their lives. You’ll see firsthand the positive impact of your work, even on the toughest days. While the role can be demanding and unpredictable, it’s also deeply rewarding. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that never gives up on those who need help.
About you
We’re looking for a dedicated, friendly individual who is passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and thrives in an environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to help others. Ideally you will have…
- Experience working with vulnerable adults.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and handle challenging behaviour.
- Compassion, resilience, and a non-judgmental approach.
- Basic IT skills for recording client attendance and engagement
- The stamina to carry out the physical aspects of the role
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme with NEST, employer contributions of 3%
- Sick pay scheme
- 25 days annual leave (FTE) + bank holidays
- 1 additional day of annual leave after each 5 years service (FTE, up to a max 3 days)
- 1 day per year to volunteer for DENS or another organisation (FTE)
- Employee assistance programme – 24/7 advice/support helpline & access to counselling
- Access to Medicash for cashback on health costs and access to services to support your wellbeing
- Staff wellbeing days and team building activities
- Training and professional qualifications relevant to your role
How to apply
- Please read the full Job Description & Personal Specification
- Send your CV and a supporting statement to by the closing date 30HR@dens.org.ukthJanuary 2026
Please advise us should you require adjustments to be made to the recruitment process
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Paul Stead on 01442 275900 Find out more about DENS at www.dens.org.uk
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