Health Care Support Worker

Locala Health and Wellbeing; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a motivated Health Care Support Worker in Huddersfield. This part-time role focuses on supporting patients with heart failure by performing clinical tasks like taking blood and conducting observations. The ideal candidate will possess strong phlebotomy skills and be confident in both team and independent settings. Offering flexible working hours, this position also includes benefits like a generous pension scheme and a 'Refer a Friend' initiative. Contact Sarah Hellewell for more information.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous pension

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Established phlebotomy skills and confident working in various settings.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Good communication skills for patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting holistic care to patients with heart failure.
• Performing clinical tasks like blood taking and patient observations.
• Organizing clinics and home visits.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient observation

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Health Care Support Worker

Band 3 – £24,937-£26,598

30 hours per week, Permanent part‑time (up to 30 hours, negotiable).

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to work in the Locala Community Heart Failure Team in Huddersfield.

The service is delivered Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑5 pm. The post holder will work with specialist nurses, supporting holistic care to patients with heart failure, taking blood, observations and other clinical tasks to support patient optimisation, supporting nurses in delivering care, contacting patients, arranging clinics and home visits, organising visits and delegated tasks.

We look for an individual with established phlebotomy and patient observation skills, confident working as part of a team and alone in a variety of settings.

Benefits

• Flexible working – we support a good work‑life balance and welcome flexible working conversations.
• Generous pension – defined contribution scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to 8%.
• Refer a Friend scheme – you and a friend may each receive £500 after successfully starting your role.

To discuss the role further please contact Sarah Hellewell, Team Lead at [e-mail].

Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.

About us – At Locala we are part of the community, caring for generations within the same family and delivering care under the NHS ethos. We embrace diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues, recognising inclusivity brings equitable, high‑quality healthcare. We support flexible working opportunities, belonging, with our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a 'Disability Confident' employer and any disabled applicant meeting all essential criteria is guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

For more information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

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