Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 19 February 2026
Job summary
- The post holder will work as part of the Healthcare team, providing care and support to residents within Yarl's Wood IRC in accordance with security guidelines
- The post holder will work in closely with other teams within the centre and with external agencies in meeting the holistic needs of the residents.
- The post holder will, at times, be able to work without direct supervision, undertaking delegated tasks and reporting back to the Registered Nurses.
- The post holder will actively participate in the on-going development of positive working relationships with centre staff
- CTC is required to work in the centre, in order to get this clearence within an IRC you must have a full in date passport with full leave to remain for at least the last 3 years
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work as part of the Healthcare team, providing care and support to residents within Yarl's Wood IRC in accordance with security guidelines
- The post holder will work in closely with other teams within the centre and with external agencies in meeting the holistic needs of the residents.
- The post holder will, at times, be able to work without direct supervision, undertaking delegated tasks and reporting back to the Registered Nurses.
- The post holder will actively participate in the on-going development of positive working relationships with centre staff
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
Details
Date posted
05 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
270-TG691-MH
Job locations
Yarls Wood IRC
Twinwoods Business Park
Milton Ernest, Bedford
MK442FQ
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Yarls Wood IRC
Twinwoods Business Park
Milton Ernest, Bedford
MK442FQ
Employer's website
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