Health Care Assistant/ Support Worker

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Stroud; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Stroud is seeking a Health Care Assistant to help patients regain independence after hospital stays. The role includes supporting personal care, managing medications, and supervising exercises. No prior experience required, offering training and development opportunities. Full-time and part-time roles available with various shift patterns. Benefits include generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced pay for unsocial hours. Applicants must have a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Free car parking at many sites

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• No prior paid care experience required, but an advantage.
• Applicants should be comfortable providing practical care.
• Desire to learn and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.
• Supervise exercise programmes to maintain mobility and independence.
• Provide safe care following the Trust’s Code of Conduct.

Skills

Enjoy working with people

Basic IT skills

Desire to learn and develop skills

Comfortable providing personal care

Job description

About Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC) provides mental, physical and learning disability services across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and deliver care in people’s own homes, ensuring personalised care and a shared vision of outstanding service.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Health Care Assistant / Support Worker to join the Reablement and Home First Team. The role is vital in helping people regain independence after hospital stays, injury or illness by providing short‑term support in their homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care, meal preparation and medication management.
• Supervise exercise programmes to maintain mobility and independence.
• Provide compassionate and safe care following the Trust’s Code of Conduct.
• Participate in reflective practice and training on a regular basis.

Working Hours & Shift Patterns

• 7‑day service, 07:30–22:00.
• Full‑time and part‑time roles available on a 4 days on/4 days off or 2 days on/6 days off rolling rota.
• Popular shifts: Am – 08:00‑13:30 (4 on/4 off) and Pm – 17:00‑22:00 (4 on/4 off).
• Full‑time post (0.98) works a split shift – flexible working arrangements can be discussed with the recruiting manager.
• Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.

Qualifications & Experience

• No prior paid care experience required, but an advantage.
• Enjoy working with people and understand what motivates them.
• Comfortable providing practical, personal and intimate care.
• Desire to learn, develop skills and work independently or as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills.
• Successful applicants will be able to progress from Pay Band 2 to Pay Band 3 upon achieving the Care Certificate.

Training & Development

All approved candidates will receive direct supervision, reflective practice and training. Opportunities to pursue a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship, including a Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare, are available.

Benefits

• Free car parking at many sites.
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with long service.
• Broad training and development, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualifications.
• Multi‑professional preceptorship for newly qualified staff.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours.
• Flexible, family‑friendly and agile working opportunities.
• Recognition and long‑service awards.
• Fast‑track physiotherapy.
• Well‑being line and access to discount schemes (Cycle to Work, Car scheme, travel and leisure discounts).

Application Advice

Applicants are advised to apply early as the vacancy may close before the advertised date if a large number of applications are received. Good luck with your application.