Health Care Assistant jobs in Grande-Bretagne

Nescot is recognised as the Employer of the year' at the Surrey Business Awards 2024 and offers a wide range of benefits and wellbeing activities to staff.

At Nescot, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all our students and staff. We are seeking a dedicated, qualified nurse with occupational health experience to join our team and play a vital role in our College community working term time only - 37 weeks per year. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact by supporting the diverse health needs of our students and staff, providing essential first aid care, and contributing to our wellbeing initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring their clinical expertise and compassionate approach to help maintain a healthy, safe, and accessible learning environment for everyone at Nescot.

What we are looking for:

• A qualified registered general nurse, ideally with occupational health experience or qualification
• Experience in mental health first aid or counselling
• Ability to exercise independent nursing judgment
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and infection control
• Good communication and administrative skills
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and on own initiative
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding

Duties/responsibilities:

The role encompasses three key areas of responsibility.

For students, you will provide essential first aid and emergency care while offering confidential guidance on health and wellbeing matters including mental health, sexual health and lifestyle choices. You'll also support students with disabilities and medical needs, manage prescribed medications and lead health education initiatives across campus.

For staff, your responsibilities include conducting health assessments and pre-employment screenings, supporting colleagues with work-related health concerns and providing specialised training on medical conditions. You'll assist with workplace risk assessments, administer vaccinations when necessary and collaborate on initiatives to enhance staff wellbeing.

Your general responsibilitiesextend to coordinating first aid resources and training throughout the college, maintaining confidential health records and actively participating in the Health & Safety Committee. You'll also contribute to developing health policies and procedures whilst ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Discounted Starbucks
• Modern hair and beauty salon offering employee discounts
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded Good' by Ofstedfollowing its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed and benefit from highly supportive relationships with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular training for staff and leaders have in place an effective policy for safer recruitment.

At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

(We reserve the right to close this role sooner)

Closing date 17th August 2025

Interview date 27th August 2025