About the role

We are seeking a professional and conscientious individual to fill this Health Visitor Assistant (HVA) vacancy within SSAFA for the Defence Primary Health Care facility, British Forces, Brunei.

This post will provide practical support and a translation service to our Health Visiting department during Health Visiting clinics and at home visits conducted by the Health Visitor.

This role also includes administration such as appointment bookings and updating health records.  Additional duties will include supporting the HV in presentations, health promotion activities and assisting in the collation and presentation of data reports.

This is a unique position for the right candidate.  As the HVA you can build relationships within the community and advise the Health Visitor around traditions and cultural practices while at the same time helping to safeguard children.

About the team

The team consists of two Health Visitors and administrative support, you will be integrated into a team of dedicated Healthcare professionals and expected to work within the Primary Care Medical Facility (PCMF) alongside other allied professionals such as Doctors, Nurses, and Physiotherapists.  The Health Visitors follow the Healthy Child Programme, and you will support with the delivery of this.

About you

To carry out this role successfully you will have excellent written and verbal communication in both English and Nepali language.  You will also have a good telephone manner, great organisational and computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Office.

The ability to deal professionally and sympathetically with members of the public and adhere to a strict code of confidentiality is essential.  A range of professional relationships will need to be built externally and internally, hence; demonstrable interpersonal skills will be required.  Previous experience of working in a health or early years setting would be advantageous.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

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.

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If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Sarah Dickson at sarah.dickson@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

How to apply

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

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 25 January 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews: Week commencing 02 February 2026.