Healthcare Support Worker

Job summary

Are you caring, compassionate and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patients during their recovery? We are looking for enthusiastic Healthcare Support Workers to join our friendly team on Hugh Squier Ward, the 24-bedded inpatient ward at South Molton Community Hospital.

The ward provides rehabilitation and ongoing care for patients who no longer require acute hospital treatment but need further support to recover, regain their independence and prepare for discharge. Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues. Providing personal care, promoting nutritional needs, and assisting in the recovery and recuperation of patients on their journey to better health are just some aspects of this essential role

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details

• Date posted: 12 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 185-1276-14753
• Job locations: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will work closely with our nursing, medical and therapy teams to provide high-quality, person-centred care.

Your role will include:

• Supporting patients with personal care and daily living needs.
• Encouraging mobility, independence and participation in rehabilitation.
• Supporting patients with eating, drinking and nutritional needs.
• Undertaking clinical observations and other delegated clinical duties following appropriate training.
• Working alongside Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals and prepare for discharge.
• Helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and supportive ward environment.
• Providing compassionate support and reassurance to patients and their families.

For Band 2 opportunities, previous healthcare experience is welcomed but not always essential. We are looking for people who are kind, reliable, enthusiastic and keen to learn and develop.

Our Band 3 opportunities are suited to experienced Healthcare Support Workers who can undertake a wider range of delegated clinical duties and play an active role in supporting patient rehabilitation. You will be joining a supportive and welcoming team where Healthcare Support Workers are a valued and essential part of delivering excellent patient care.

If you are passionate about caring for people and would like to develop your career within the NHS, we would love to hear from you.

Working Pattern: We care for our patients around the clock, so you will need to work a range of shifts across seven days, including days, nights and weekends.

We currently have the following opportunities available:

• 2 x part-time posts at 23 hours per week
• 2 x full-time posts at 37.5 hours per week

Please discuss the available shift patterns at your interview. Depending on your working hours, you may also receive additional pay enhancements.

Interview Date: To be arranged

For further information please contact: Sarah Hulland Clinical Nurse Manager on sarah.hulland@nhs.net or tel: 01769 576357 or Toni Sutherland Clinical Matron toni.sutherland@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.