Healthcare Assistant

Charity Society; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in England is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to join its nursing service. The role involves providing essential patient care, conducting clinical observations, and administering insulin. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and good communication skills. This part-time, permanent position offers a salary ranging from £24,465 to £26,598 per year, pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of NHS experience for sponsorship eligibility.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Good interpersonal skills and understanding of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic wound care and clinical observations.
• Administer insulin.
• Provide general care and support to patients and families.

Skills

Good verbal and written command of English

Ability to act upon own initiative

Good communication skills

Able to work under pressure

Ability to show leadership

Ability to plan own work

Willing to take and record patient observations

Education

Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience

Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months

GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Health Care Support worker to join our Community nursing service. The Community nursing team provides both planned and reactive care, including Urgent Community Response.

About Us

We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We also have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented.

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From April 9th 2025 – Healthcare assistants must have a minimum of two years of NHS experience to be considered for sponsorship; only those meeting the criteria and with a visa expiring within 3 months will be considered.

Job Details

• Date posted: 10 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,465 to £26,598 a year pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: C9439-2526-0866
• Job locations: Centre for Health, Whitehouse Business Park, Peterlee
• Address: Durham, SR8 2RU

Job Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be required to carry out basic wound care, clinical observations, administer insulin and provide general care and support to patients and their families. Full training can be provided and care scheduled by a registrant.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Good verbal and written command of English
• Ability to act upon own initiative
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Ability to show leadership
• Ability to plan own work
• Willing to take and record patient observations

Desirable

• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation

Special Requirements

Essential

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Reflective practitioner
• Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change

Desirable

• Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post
• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics

Desirable

• Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties

Experience

Essential

• Computer skills
• Ability to learn new skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for others

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels
• Understanding of the role of Health Care Support Worker
• Able to work as part of a team
• Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Centre for Health, Whitehouse Business Park, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 2RU

Website: https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/