Community Healthcare Assistant

Overview

Go back Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

The closing date is 11 February 2026

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and caring health care assistant to join our friendly Team. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding care to patients in the Worcester City area. Working within the Neighbourhood team is both rewarding and varied, giving you the opportunity to widen your skill base and achieve great job satisfaction.

The Neighbourhood Team operates from 07:30-18:30 each day and you will work 07:30-15:30, 08:30-16:30 or 10:30-18:30 shift patterns on a roster basis.

Our Neighbourhood team consists of Community Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Healthcare Assistants and administrative staff; with GP and social care colleagues working closely alongside.

In return we offer a nurturing team environment, learning and development opportunities, supervision and wellbeing support. If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, please get in touch with the Recruiting Manager who can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.

Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role. In addition to meet Home Office salary threshold you must have the significant experience to be offered top of the pay band AND work a minimum of 35.5 hours per week. The Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

While on duty you will either be working alone or alongside colleagues to support delegated tasks in line with Trust standards and core values. Each task will have been assessed by a qualified health care professional and a care plan will be in place for you to follow and report back on. Tasks may include personal care, supporting daily activities, participating in manual handling and other allocated tasks such as dressing wounds, setting up equipment, and recording observations.

All clinical documentation is recorded in line with Trust guidelines and you will give daily handovers to team leads summarising your involvement with your allocated patients. Clear and timely communication is key to your role which may be in a verbal, non-verbal or written format to support patient centred care.

We aim to deliver an effective, high-quality service that puts patients at the centre of their own care. Your role within the team is essential in allowing patients to achieve optimum function within their own home.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer:

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.

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The postholder will behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the Organisation and act as a role model to colleagues to maintain the highest standards of professionalism; taking responsibility for themselves, their quality of work and the service they provide.

Key responsibilities will include:

Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous records in accordance with Trust policies/procedures; while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Ensuring a safe working environment by adhering to Trust policies and health and safety guidelines

Provide a high standard of outcome orientated care and support following a care/recovery plan under the supervision and guidance of qualified health care professionals

Maintaining effective communication systems within the integrated team, with other agencies, the voluntary sector, the client and carer.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person…