Job summary Are you an experienced Healthcare Support Worker looking for a new challenge in a community setting? Come and join our Community Care 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 District Foundation Trust, you will be based in one of our 4 Community Care Teams. The service runs between 7am and 8pm every day of the year. We offer flexible shift patterns. 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. About us Adult Community Services are delighted to announce that we are rated as "outstanding" by CQC. At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development. An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars. Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees. Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 421-LTUCC-1934R Job locations Harrogate Harrogate HG2 8PB Job description Job responsibilities We welcome enquiries about this role before or during your application process. If you would like to find out more then please feel free to contact: Catherine Wesbroom - Clinical Locality Manager catherine.wesbroomnhs.net 07821201782 Job description Job responsibilities We welcome enquiries about this role before or during your application process. If you would like to find out more then please feel free to contact: Catherine Wesbroom - Clinical Locality Manager catherine.wesbroomnhs.net 07821201782 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent or agreement to undertake Desirable First Aid Certificate Other relevant training Experience Essential Experience of working within health or social care environment Knowledge Essential Clerical and IT skills Desirable Understanding of Medicines Management Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent or agreement to undertake Desirable First Aid Certificate Other relevant training Experience Essential Experience of working within health or social care environment Knowledge Essential Clerical and IT skills Desirable Understanding of Medicines Management Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Harrogate Harrogate HG2 8PB Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)