Health Care Support Worker

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

About us

‎We are a large and dedicated NHS Trust with over 5,000 colleagues delivering care across 55+ sites and within patients’ homes. Our mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate community healthcare while fostering a workplace culture built on inclusivity, respect, trust, and belonging. Staff feedback plays a central role in shaping our services, helping us continuously improve and grow as a Great Place to Work.

 

Employer: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Position: Health Care Support Worker 

Salary: £24,465 a year 

Job Type: Part-time 

Work location: Brockworth, United Kingdom 

 

What We Offer:

• Permanent, part-time employment (19 hours per week)
• ‎Opportunity to work within the Evening and Overnight District Nursing Service
• ‎Structured training, supervision, and ongoing support
• ‎A collaborative role alongside experienced registered nurses
• ‎Meaningful work delivering essential care to patients in their own homes

Other Benefits:

• Strong staff satisfaction and engagement across the Trust
• ‎Highly rated quality of care and patient-focused services
• ‎Supportive team environment with clear policies and guidance
• ‎Opportunity to develop skills in community healthcare and patient support
• ‎Pride in working for an organisation recognised as a top-rated NHS Trust in the region

Your Role Will Include:

‎As a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant, you will work night shifts (10pm–8am), supporting registered nurses during out-of-hours community visits. Your responsibilities will include:

• ‎Supporting nurses during unplanned and priority patient visits
• ‎Driving Trust vehicles and planning efficient routes across the county
• ‎Preparing, organising, and transporting medical equipment and supplies
• ‎Providing personal care and assistance to patients in their own homes
• ‎Assisting with manual handling tasks under nursing direction
• ‎Maintaining equipment, stock levels, and vehicle safety checks

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking individuals who are:

• ‎Adaptable, reliable, and hardworking
• ‎Comfortable working night shifts and driving for extended periods
• ‎Compassionate and committed to delivering high-quality patient care
• ‎Able to work well as part of a team and follow professional codes of conduct
• ‎Willing to learn, follow guidance, and engage in ongoing training

 

‎If you are passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and want to be part of a trusted, supportive healthcare organisation, this role offers the chance to deliver essential community care when it matters most. Join a team that values its people, listens to their voices, and is committed to becoming an outstanding place to work—while providing compassionate care to those who need it most.

 

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Government’s UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

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