Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions
- Knowledge
A level of understanding of rehabilitation
- Experience
Experience of working with older adults in a health/social care setting
- Qualifications
Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ 3, A-level) in Care or equivalent qualification or experience Or Level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ2, GCSE Grade A-C) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post
- Qualifications
Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work
- Skills & Abilities
Good numeracy skills
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to cope with difficult/emotionally distressing/ challenging situations
- Skills & Abilities
Good organisational and time management skills
- Additional Criteria
Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
We are looking for a caring, motivated Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly multidisciplinary team, providing care to patients in their own homes and residential care settings.
The Role
You will:
- Carry out independent visits to patients in the community.
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
- Work closely with nurses, therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions.
- What we are looking for:
- A wide range of healthcare support skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Malvern patch. · Working Hours
You will be working 30 hours over a 7 day period. Hours of work are 08.30-16.30 and 10.30-18.30.
If you enjoy community working and making a difference to patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker within the team, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes, supporting them to maintain their independence and wellbeing. Working under the direction of registered nurses, you will assist with personal care, monitoring and recording observations, wound care, catheter care, simple dressings, and other delegated clinical tasks. You will identify and report changes in patients' conditions, maintain accurate clinical records, and contribute to care planning. The role involves travelling between patients' homes, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, and promoting dignity, respect and patient choice always. You will also support health promotion, infection prevention and ensure equipment is used safely in line with Trust policies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria of the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Community Healthcare Assistant with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust in Malvern, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pro-rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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