Nursing Assistant - Warrington & Halton


Location
Warrington, England; Runcorn, England
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Profession
Nursing assistant
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
23 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
21 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

13 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills

    Able to communicate effectively

  • Skills

    Ability to work as a member of a team

  • Skills

    Ability to demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude

  • Skills

    Ability to work on own initiative under the supervision of a qualified practitioner

  • Skills

    Ability to provide support and guidance to junior staff

  • Values

    Continuous improvement

  • Values

    Accountability

  • Values

    Respect

  • Values

    Enthusiasm

  • Values

    Support

  • Qualifications

    Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience

  • Knowledge/Experience

    Experience of working in a care setting

  • Knowledge/Experience

    Understanding of issues of confidentiality

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Nursing Assistants to join a number of our services across multiple sites. This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, supporting people with their recovery and helping them achieve the best possible outcomes

As a Nursing Assistant, you will be a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, person-centred care to patients. You will support patients with their daily activities, promote independence, and help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Your role will include:

  • Supporting patients with personal care and wellbeing needs.
  • Building positive and professional relationships with patients, carers, and colleagues.
  • Observing and reporting changes in patients' physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
  • Supporting therapeutic activities and engagement.
  • Maintaining accurate records in line with Trust policies.
  • Contributing to a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused ward environment.

NVQ in Health and Social Care and/or experience of working in a care environment is essential.

There will be an assessment stage prior to interviews on 9 November 2026, with those passing successfully invited to attend an interview on 27 November 2026.

A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is not available for this vacancy. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to maintain this throughout their employment if appointed.

Main duties of the job

You will support the clinical team in the delivery of a high standard of care by assisting with and carrying out a range of duties as directed by registered staff. This will be in line with individual care and treatment plans for patients and service users.

You will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values patients, service users and their carers ensuring they are at the centre of care and treatment planning.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Mental Health Care Division

This clinical division provides mental health, brain injury and addiction services in different areas across Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Warrington.

Posts for this event will be for the following Wards:

Austen Ward, Hollins Park Hospital - Male

Sheridan Ward, Hollins Park Hospital - Female

Kingsley Ward, Hollins Park Hospital - Older Adults

Bridge Ward, The Brooker Centre - Male

Weaver Ward, The Brooker Centre - Female

Fern Ward, Leigh Moss Hospital - Older Adults

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Nursing Assistant - Warrington & Halton with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Warrington, England; Runcorn, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Nursing assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Oct 2026.

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