Job overview
Join North Nottinghamshire Evening and Night Community nursing team and make a difference! We're looking for a kind, caring, and compassionate Community Health Care Support Worker for our B3 vacancy. Whether you have community experience or not, we welcome you to be part of our supportive and highly encouraging team.
The Evening and Night team take pride in the positive impact they have on patients' lives every day. If you have the passion, drive, and ability to deliver high-quality care, we want you to join #TeamNottsHC.
Join us as a Band 3 Community Healthcare Support Worker, Full time or part time, in a substantive position. Our service operates from 5pm to 8am Monday- Sunday
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for Community Healthcare Support Workers to join our team who are committed and passionate about promoting health, well-being and independence. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic clinician who believes in the provision of patient-centred care.
A key aim of our service is to optimise patient care within their own homes and reduce unplanned admissions.
Collaboration is key in Nottinghamshire and we work closely with colleagues across the region to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care delivery.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You should possess good interpersonal and time management skills, be a good communicator, organised and able to prioritise and work well as a member of a team. Supporting community nurses when required. in patient’s homes. You must be able to demonstrate a professional manner at all times to patients, relatives and staff of all levels.
Part time hours are available between 24 and 36 hours per week. Evening shifts are 5pm-11pm and night shifts are 7pm - 8am. You will be required to work a combination of both shift patterns and cross over into the South Nottinghamshire areas when required.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for main duties and responsibilities.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written/oral communication skills
- Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic
- Ability to be flexible
- Developed observations skills with the ability to report and record physical/mental health observations of incidents or events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner
- Standard keyboard skills
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a basic understanding of the different types of physical illness and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent or equivalent experience
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Manual Handling which may include manoeuvring wheelchairs/trolleys/beds as appropriate
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work to meet the needs of the service
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This advert is for Community Healthcare Support Worker with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Nottingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata for part time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jun 2026.
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