Children’s Services
Nursing Assistant
37.50 hours
A REWARDING CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
At St Andrew’s Hospice, we create a warm, caring environment where children, young people and their families are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about making every day meaningful—providing compassionate care, creating special memories, and supporting families throughout their journey.
As a Nursing Assistant within Children’s Services, you will play a vital role in supporting children and their families by providing compassionate, holistic care within both the hospice and community. Working closely with Registered Nurses and a wider multidisciplinary team, you will help meet each child’s individual needs, attentively observing and responding to changes in their physical or emotional wellbeing.
You will build meaningful, trusting relationships with patients and their families, offering empathy, reassurance, and support during what can often be a very emotional time. The role includes assisting with personal care, supporting medication administration following training, maintaining accurate patient records, and promoting dignity, independence, and choice at all times.
You will also help create a comforting and engaging environment by supporting play and age-appropriate activities, while respecting each child’s beliefs, culture, and lifestyle. With a strong focus on communication, teamwork, and safety, you will contribute to delivering the highest standard of care while continuing to develop your skills and knowledge in children’s palliative care through ongoing learning and support
Flexibility is essential as the working hours are based on an internal rotation which includes, days, nights and weekends. The role also includes working in the community so access to a vehicle is essential, as is a full driving license.
In return we offer you:
· Competitive salary.
· Unsocial hours payments.
· High staff ratios.
· Contributory pension scheme
· Excellent annual leave
· Access to excellent staff benefits.
· Revalidation and Excellent CPD.
· Flexible working.
· Bridge tolls paid for staff who live over the Humber Bridge.
Please contact:
Lucy Williamson – Head of Children’s Services
(01472) 350908 ext. 226 [email protected]
Closing date: 24th June 2025
Interview date: First Interview Thursday 3rd July and Friday 4th July 2025
Visit: www.standrewshospice.com to download and complete an application form
completed applications to be returned to the HR Department – email [email protected]
We reserve the right to extend, withdraw or close vacancies where necessary.
St Andrew’s Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer it believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,254.00-£24,524.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
Experience:
- Healthcare or Childcare environment: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
