Nursing Assistant - Children's Services

PWAC Toronto Chapter; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice is seeking passionate Nursing Assistants to provide vital palliative care to children and young people. The role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of families facing complex health conditions. Candidates should possess healthcare experience, strong communication skills, and a driving license, working in a supportive and flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare/childcare setting is essential.
• Understanding of safeguarding issues and the importance of play in patient care.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 2 in Child Care, Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Support families with individualized care plans.
• Deliver care in a nurturing environment for children and young people.
• Flexibility in working hours, including rotation of shifts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Education

GCSEs

Job description

Job Summary

Are you someone who enjoys spending time with children and young people, providing fun-filled opportunities and creating special memories? At St Andrews Hospice, we offer a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment where our children, young people, families, and workforce are at the heart of everything we do, striving to make each day enjoyable for everyone.

You can make a real difference to the lives of babies, children, and young people with palliative care needs and life-limiting conditions, supporting families throughout their journey from referral to end of life and bereavement.

Being in palliative care nursing is often described as a real honour and privilege. At St Andrews, we aim to make every moment count, bringing joy, happiness, and laughter to our Children's Services, while supporting tears and sad times with care and compassion.

Main duties of the job

Each baby, child, young person, and family is unique. We support them with individualized care plans. Working here provides an opportunity to make a difference and to care, which makes our organization special.

Our Nursing Assistants are crucial in delivering the best care to our families. We seek talented individuals passionate about improving the lives of children and young people with complex health conditions. We focus on making every day meaningful, and you can be part of that.

Flexibility is essential as working hours rotate and include days, nights, and weekends. The role also involves community work, so access to a vehicle and a full driving license are required.

About Us

St Andrews Hospice is a leading provider of palliative and end-of-life care, serving over 800 patients and families in North East Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, Hull, and East Yorkshire. We employ 184 staff, operate a well-equipped hospice, and run 21 charity shops, all committed to providing high-quality care and a positive experience for patients and families.

Details

Date posted: 10 June 2025

Salary: £24,254 to £24,524 per year for 37.5 hours

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Location: St. Andrews Hospice, Peaks Lane, Grimsby, DN32 9RP

Job Responsibilities

To view the full job description, please visit our website: https://www.standrewshospice.com/how_you_can_help/vacancies/

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential: Experience in healthcare/childcare setting.
• Desirable: Experience in palliative or community care, or with complex needs/disabilities.

Knowledge

• Understanding of safeguarding issues, good interpersonal and team skills, IT proficiency, communication skills, awareness of communication challenges, and the importance of play in patient care.

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSEs, full driving license.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 2 in Child Care, Health and Social Care, NNEB, or similar; bereavement training.

Other Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Employer Details

St Andrews Hospice, Peaks Lane, Grimsby, DN32 9RP. Website: https://www.standrewshospice.com