Matrons Assistant

Christ's Hospital; Washington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Low-cost gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Some meals provided during duty

Job summary

Christ's Hospital in West Sussex is seeking a part-time Matrons Assistant to support up to 90 boarding pupils. The role covers 8.5 hours per week, mainly on Monday and Friday mornings, assisting resident staff and contributing to the welfare of the students.

The successful candidate will work with the House Parents and Matrons, performing laundry duties, minor repairs, and pastoral support as needed. Sewing skills are desirable and full training will be provided for medication administration.

Qualifications

• Sensitivity and strong organisational skills
• Flexibility and ability to work with others
• Ability to sew and use a sewing machine for repairs

Responsibilities

• Sorting, checking and repairing pupils' clothes and laundry
• Assisting the on-duty Matron with pastoral care duties
• Administering medication under supervision (training will be provided)

Skills

Pastoral care

Sewing

Laundry handling

Teamwork

Tools

Sewing machine

Job description

Matrons Assistant

Location: West Sussex

County: West Sussex

Country Code: GB

Postcode: RH20 4AJ

Closing Date: 2 November, 2026

Interview Date: 9 November, 2026

We have a vacancy for a part-time Matrons Assistant to work in our boarding houses. We are looking for someone to cover 8.5 hours a week, to be worked on Monday and Friday mornings.

The successful candidate will join a team headed by two resident House Parents, House Tutors, Resident Matrons, and existing Matrons Assistants to help look after approximately 90 students within the boarding house.

• sorting, checking, and repairing of pupils' clothes and laundry
• Assisting the on-duty Matron with pastoral care duties
• administering medication under supervision (training will be provided)

Sensitivity, good organisational skills, flexibility, and the ability to work with others are essential to carry out this role, as is being able to sew and use a sewing machine to make confident repairs.

Basic salary of £13.10 per hour plus holiday pay

• free on-site parking
• low-cost membership of the on-site Sports Centre
• Employee Assistance Programme
• some meals provided whilst on duty during term time

Interviews will be held on Monday, 9th November. A short sewing test will be part of the interview.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We consider the most important factors to be the right skills, abilities, and attitude for the job, which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are members of the Schools Inclusion Alliance and hold the Rainbow Flag Award.

Christ's Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS.

Christ's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Registered Charity No. 1120090.

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