Health Care Support Worker in Leicester inLeicester PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

As a Health Care Support Worker at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust based at Arnold Lodge, Cordelia Close, Leicester LE5, you will work under the supervision of registered nurses to deliver hands‑on, compassionate care in mental health and forensic settings. The role involves supporting assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans; co‑facilitating therapeutic and ward‑based groups and diversional activities; carrying out patient observations, escorts and procedural security checks; and keeping accurate, confidential records countersigned by nursing staff. This post is well suited to experienced carers or those with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) who are physically able, confident working with challenging behaviour, and comfortable supervising junior colleagues and contributing to a team‑led, patient‑centred service.

This is a permanent, full‑time Band 3 role with a salary of £24,937–£26,598 per annum, working 24‑hour rotational shift patterns. You will join one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands, with strong colleague support including occupational health, staff counselling, and employee‑led networks such as Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing and Menopause Champions that particularly support women and carers. Please note a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required (DBS fee is deducted from salary) and the salary is below the Skilled Worker visa threshold, so sponsorship is not available. To apply, click the "Apply Now" button shown alongside this advert to submit your application via jobsincare.com.