Senior Healthcare Support Worker - East in York inYork PUBLISHED MON 27 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Senior Healthcare Support Worker - East Job details Posting date: 27 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £24,937 - £26,598 pro rata Hours: Part time Closing date: 26 November 2025 Location: York, YO31 0PR Company: York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Job type: Permanent Job reference: 7577000/419-7473752-SHC-FH-A Apply for this job Summary A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Our Senior Health Care Assistants work as part of a large team comprising Health Care Assistants at Band 2 & 3, Nursing Associates, Registered Nurses and District Nurses. We are looking to recruit dedicated, motivated and staff that are willing to go the extra mile for our patients to maintain high standards expected. The Trust offers the prospect of being able to demonstrate experience and skills in a fast paced, ever changing environment, as well as access to a huge range of learning and training opportunities and support form a mentor and our clinical educators. We are looking for dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic individuals, with a desire to play an active part in the provision of high quality nursing care. We want to recruit caring and motivated Senior Health Care Assistants to provide the best possible care to our patients. Previous experience of caring for people at home and a commitment to providing care to a high standard is essential. You will have the willingness to extend and develop your skills, and have the ability to apply your knowledge and skills to practice. The successful candidate will be required to work over a 7 day period, and will work as an integral part of a busy forward thinking and innovative Community Nurse Team. This is a community post and you will work independently in patients' homes. It is essential that you the ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day. Travel expenses will be covered by expenses and parking at our community sites is free for clinical staff. We have nursing teams based in the following sites: • North Hub - based at Haxby Health Centre • Selby/South Hub based Selby Hospital, Tadcaster Health Centre or Sherburn in Elmet • East Hub - Tang Hall Clinic • West Hub - South Hambleton and North Ryedale We require staff to cross cover for other teams and potentially travel to work from other sites. We currently have positions available in the East Hub which would be the successful candidate’s main base. For further information on working for our Trust please visit: https://jobsincare.com/job/jdwpBu7E1pTN Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) • A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage. • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025 Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
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To work as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of technical skills, interpersonal abilities, and knowledge specific to the healthcare sector. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Clinical Skills:
- Basic Patient Care: Understanding how to assist with daily living activities, monitoring patients' conditions, and reporting changes.
- Medical Procedure Assistance: Assisting with or performing specific procedures under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
2. Communication Skills:
- Verbal Communication: Ability to convey information clearly to patients and team members.
- Written Communication: Skills for maintaining accurate records and documentation.
3. Interpersonal Skills:
- Empathy and Compassion: Understanding patient needs and providing emotional support.
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
4. Organisational Skills:
- Time Management: Prioritizing tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Record Keeping: Keeping accurate and organized patient records.
5. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to address issues and offer solutions in patient care under supervision.
6. Knowledge of Healthcare Policies:
- Understanding of relevant healthcare legislation, protocols, and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Most positions require prior experience as a healthcare support worker or in a related role.
- Education: Many employers look for qualifications such as:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
- Other relevant certifications or training in healthcare.
- Specialized Training: Depending on the healthcare setting, additional training in specific areas like mental health, elderly care, or disability support may be beneficial.
Personal Attributes:
- Resilience and Stress Management: The ability to cope with the emotional and physical demands of the job.
- Adaptability: Being open to change and able to work in various environments and conditions.
Additional Skills:
- Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with healthcare software and electronic health records.
- First Aid and CPR Training: Certification may be required or advantageous.
Regulatory Requirements:
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A thorough background check is usually needed.
- Mandatory Training: Completing training in areas such as infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety might be required.

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