About the role

Are you passionate about nutrition and supporting high-quality patient care?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a part-time Dietetic Assistant to join our Community Health Team in Dhekelia, Cyprus.

This is an exciting role within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary healthcare team, supporting the delivery of dietetic services to both adults and children across the Sovereign Base Areas. Working under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective delivery of nutritional care and health promotion initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your knowledge and experience in nutrition within a diverse clinical and public health setting. You will gain exposure to a wide range of cases and initiatives, while working closely with experienced professionals and playing an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community.

As this role is part time, flexible working can be discussed at interview, and we will explore what’s possible for the role.

About the team

You will be part of a supportive and collaborative community healthcare team, working alongside Midwives, Health Visitors, School Nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Based primarily in Dhekelia, you will provide support across all Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality service to the Armed Forces community.

About you

You will have a strong interest in nutrition and healthcare, with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be confident working with a wide range of individuals, including children, families, and healthcare professionals, and be able to deliver information in a clear and supportive way. A flexible and proactive approach is essential, with the ability to manage a varied workload and work effectively as part of a team.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2025, our dedicated teams of volunteers and employees supported more than 54,000 people through a wide range of services. This includes veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves), and their families, wherever and whenever they need us.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family, offering practical, emotional, and financial support tailored to their unique circumstances.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

Further information about the role

Download the full job description here.

Review the benefits that SSAFA has to offer here.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Latoya Sutherland on 00357 99 618 413 or latoya.sutherland@ssafa-fhs.org.uk for an informal discussion.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

How to apply

Click on 'Start your application' now.

If you need any adjustments to support you with the application process, please contact recruitment@ssafa.org.uk

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 07 June 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews: TBC