Senior Healthcare Support Worker - East

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking Senior Health Care Assistants to deliver high-quality patient care in community settings. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, manage travel to patients' homes, and demonstrate a commitment to learning and development. This position requires flexibility to work a 7-day rota, and offers access to various benefits including NHS pension, holiday allowances, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants and travel

Qualifications

• Previous experience of caring for people at home is essential.
• Commitment to providing care to a high standard.
• Willingness to extend and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients in community settings.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Independently travel to patients' homes.

Skills

Caring for people

Teamwork

Travel management

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Our Senior Health Care Assistants work as part of a large team comprising Health Care Assistants at Band 2 & 3, Nursing Associates, Registered Nurses and District Nurses. We are looking to recruit dedicated, motivated staff that are willing to go the extra mile for our patients to maintain high standards.

The Trust offers the prospect of gaining experience and skills in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, along with access to a wide range of learning and training opportunities and support from a mentor and our clinical educators. We are looking for dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to actively participate in high-quality nursing care.

You will have the willingness to extend and develop your skills and the ability to apply your knowledge to practice. The successful candidate will be required to work over a 7-day period and will be an integral part of a busy forward-thinking Community Nurse Team.

This is a community post and you will work independently in patients\' homes. You must be able to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during a normal working day. Travel expenses will be covered; parking at community sites is free for clinical staff.

Locations / Hubs

• North Hub – based at Haxby Health Centre
• Selby/South Hub – based Selby Hospital, Tadcaster Health Centre or Sherburn in Elmet
• East Hub – Tang Hall Clinic
• West Hub – South Hambleton and North Ryedale

We require staff to cross cover for other teams and may travel to work from other sites. Positions are available in the East Hub as the main base for successful candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients in community settings
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with other HCA bands, Nursing Associates, Registered Nurses and District Nurses
• Demonstrate dedication to learning and development through training and mentorship
• Independently travel to patients\' homes and manage equipment across the locality
• Cross-cover for other teams as required

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience of caring for people at home is essential
• Commitment to providing care to a high standard
• Willingness to extend and develop skills and apply knowledge to practice
• Ability to work across a 7-day rota within a Community Nurse Team

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with generous retirement benefits
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Relocation package up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard-to-fill roles
• Various paid and unpaid leave, Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
• NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, travel, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance

For further information on the benefits, please visit the Trust\'s dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

How to Apply / Additional Information

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust – Our values are: we are kind; we are open; we pursue excellence. We welcome applications from everyone and support flexible working where possible. For accessibility or any requirements, please contact [e-mail].

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This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025