Healthcare Assistant (Wisteria)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This full-time, 12-month fixed-term Healthcare Assistant position specializes in eating disorders within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves providing nursing input and therapeutic interventions to young people receiving inpatient treatment. Key responsibilities include delivering therapeutic eating support and contributing to care plan development. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.
Essential criteria
- Care Certificate
- English and Mathematics basic qualifications (eg GCSE at grade C or above) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Level 2/3 Health and Social care qualification / working towards qualification
- Experience and Knowledge
- At least one year as a Healthcare Support Worker, or equivalent level of experience.
- Education and Qualification
- Care Certificate
- English and Mathematics basic qualifications (eg GCSE at grade C or above) or equivalent
- Level 2/3 Health and Social care qualification / working towards qualification
- Experience and Knowledge
- At least one year as a Healthcare Support Worker, or equivalent level of experience.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,554 – £33,270 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic health care assistant who would like to specialise in eating disorders and join our team. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time position, 12-month fixed term contract, starting September/October 2026.
The postholder will provide nursing input to young people receiving inpatient treatment for eating disorders at Southwest London and St. George's Mental Health Trust.
The successful applicant will work alongside registered mental health nurses, nursing associates and other multidisciplinary team. The applicant will work with a caseload of young people with eating disorders, deliver therapeutic interventions, and work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
Additionally, the role includes providing therapeutic eating support, continuous professional development, and collaborative work with other nursing staff, doctors, students, and other healthcare professionals. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of eating disorder treatment within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Main duties of the job
Senior Healthcare Support Workers provide personalised care to serviceusers, undertaking clinical tasks with supportive supervision as required.Those in this role will spend significant amounts of time engaging with people who use our services.
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