Job overview
**Internal HDFT and HIF applicants only**
Are you an experienced Healthcare Support Worker looking for a new challenge in a community setting? Come and join our Community Care Night Service Teams and help us to continue providing high quality and innovative care to the people of Harrogate and Rural area, in the comfort of their own homes.
As a Community Healthcare Support Worker with Harrogate and District Foundation Trust, you will be based in one of our four Community Care Teams. The night service runs between 19.45 and 07.15 every day of the year.
Whilst we are able offer flexible shift patterns, please note that this role is nights only.
We are proud to offer:
- A full induction programme (regardless of previous experience)
- A continued commitment to professional development with access to local universities and other training providers
- A supportive environment to develop clinical skills alongside our ‘in house’ clinical educator
- Access to a comprehensive range of e-learning, training, development, and resources
- Support towards career development and promotion opportunities within the Trust
Main duties of the job
To assist in assessing people's health and social related needs. This will include:
- Assisting in the assessing of peoples’ health and social care needs
- Taking and interpreting physical measurements and samples from named patients as delegated by the team
- Monitor changes in patients, correctly interpreting their meaning and informing the team when changes might be significant
- To assist in planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care and rehabilitation programmes to address peoples’ health and social needs according to their care plans.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Catherine Wesbroom via catherine.wesbroom@nhs.net.
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.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Clerical and IT skills
Desirable
- Understanding of Medicines Management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within health or social care environment
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (RQF accredited) in Health and Social care or Care Certificate (NHS England accredited)
- A full UK driving license to meet service needs
Desirable
- First Aid Certificate
- Other relevant training
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This advert is for Community Healthcare Support Worker - Night Service **Internal** with Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust in Harrogate. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Nights only. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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