Qualified Nursery Assistant

Nurseplus; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Nurseplus is seeking a Qualified Nursery Assistant to provide high-quality care across a range of settings, including mental health units and learning disability support. The role emphasizes compassionate care, independence, and team collaboration, with training provided where needed.

Flexibility is offered with various shift patterns. Competitive hourly rates (£14.75–£20) and weekly pay, plus industry-leading training, funded qualifications, and discounts through Blue Light Card are part of the

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in mental health settings preferred (12+ months).
• Restraint training within last 12 months (certified) or CPI training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Support independence and dignity per care plans.
• Work as part of a team or independently in care settings.

Job description

Qualified Nursery Assistant

Join Nurseplus as a Qualified Nursery Assistant – Make a Difference Every Day

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a temporary Qualified Nurery Assistant , you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings, from supporting living to mental health units and secure units providing support and care to persons with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts. Experience of working with 1:1’s would be advantageous but is not essential. Ideally you will have at least 12 months experience in a mental health setting, having restraint training in the last 12 months (with certification) although FREE CPI training is provided if not.

Why Choose Nurseplus?

• Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £14.75 and £20.00 per hour paid weekly, depending on shift pattern (higher rates apply for bank holidays).
• Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our comprehensive, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills, whether you’re new to care or have years of experience.
• Ongoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Mental Health Support Worker may include assisting service users with personal care, but will be mainly providing support to their everyday needs and promoting independence, working as part of a team or independently within an environment. You’ll work closely with care plans to ensure individuals maintain independence and dignity, providing the physical and emotional support that they might need to achieve their goals.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility in your availability, with the ability to travel to different care settings.
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.