Healthcare Support Worker | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Bridport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is looking for a compassionate Health Care Assistant to join the team at Bridport Community Hospital. The role involves assisting nursing staff in providing high-quality care and participating in therapeutic activities for patients. Flexible working patterns and development opportunities are available. No previous experience is required, making this a great entry point for those looking to start their career in healthcare.

Benefits

Structured induction programme

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• No prior healthcare experience required; structured induction provided.
• Opportunities for professional and clinical development.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including long days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in providing high quality individualized care.
• Aid patients in gaining independence and preparing for discharge.
• Participate in therapeutic activities for patients.

Skills

Caring individual

Team collaboration

Ability to assist in therapeutic activities

Job description

Health Care Assistant – Bridport Community Hospital

Are you a caring individual looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? Colmers ward, based at Bridport Community Hospital are looking for either an experienced or new to care Health Care Assistant to join their team.

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team. We pride ourselves at providing the best care to patients and their families in their last weeks or days of their life. Our Elderly Rehabilitation and End of Life Care unit achieved a nationally recognised accreditation in the Gold Standard Framework award for end-of-life care. We offer a structured induction programme, and you will be given opportunities to support to develop your skills clinically and professionally with exploring our offers such as the Trainee Nursing Apprenticeship & the Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship.

If you are new to care and hold no experience in healthcare, then we offer a fantastic development opportunity with a structured development plan to progress you from a band 2 to a band 3 Health Care Assistant on successful completion.

The Health Care Assistant post is a full-time role, we would be flexible and accept part time applications with a minimum of 22.5 hours. We have a variety of flexible family working patterns listed below.

• Long Day – 07:30 - 20:30
• Nights – 20.00 – 08.00
• Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay!

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nursing staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives and carers.
• Assist the multi-disciplinary team to aid patients in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for a safe discharge.
• Participate in providing a range of therapeutic activities for patients.

Staff are our top priority, and we are a learning organisation who believes in investing in our staff to help them develop personally and professionally to reach their full potential.

About Dorset HealthCare

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.

Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail].

This advert closes on Monday 17 Nov 2025.