Health Care Support Worker

Locala Health & Wellbeing; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Health Care Support Worker to join their team in tackling tuberculosis. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential care to diverse communities while working closely with public health stakeholders. The position promotes flexible work arrangements and supports professional development through training programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension scheme

Development opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard care to children and adults affected by tuberculosis.
• Work within clinical settings and the community, primarily in North Kirklees.

Job description

Job Role

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to support our goal of having a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We value the individuality of our colleagues' lived experiences and recognize the importance of inclusivity in delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare. We foster an environment where everyone feels valued, has opportunities for development, enjoys flexible working arrangements, and experiences a sense of belonging through our Inclusivity Groups.

"Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and any disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process."

Responsibilities

Health Care Support Worker

Band 3 - £24,625 - £25,674

18.75 hours per week

Permanent

An excellent and rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Band 3 Health Care Support Worker within the Locala TB service, covering North and South Kirklees.

The role is varied, involving work within clinical settings and the community. While primarily based in North Kirklees, there may be occasions requiring work in the Huddersfield area.

Our service addresses tuberculosis (TB), a curable infectious disease, providing high-standard care to both children and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, including active and latent TB cases. We offer weekly TB screening clinics for new arrivals from high-prevalence countries and support patients and their families affected by TB.

Our mission is to help vulnerable communities reach their potential and live well, free from TB, by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time, working closely with stakeholders like UKHSA, Kirklees Council Public Health, and other support agencies.

We seek an experienced health care support worker interested in working in a unique and varied nursing field to join our friendly team.

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For full details, see the Job Description & Person Specification.

For further information, contact Jayne Burnett at [e-mail].

Closing date: 12/05/2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications.

Benefits

• Flexible working - supporting work-life balance and flexible arrangements.
• Generous pension scheme with matched contributions + 2% up to 8%.
• Development opportunities through a nursing framework and training programs.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: Receive £500 each when you and a referred friend or family member start roles with us.

At Locala, we are part of the community, caring for generations within families and continuing our NHS ethos.