Job summary
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
We are seeking high-calibre, motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Assistants to join our dedicated team on Whitby Ward. If you're looking for a role that is both rewarding and professionally stimulating, and you're passionate about delivering exceptional care, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
It's an exciting time to join us, as we've recently moved into a newly refurbished, multi-million-pound hospital designed to support high-quality clinical practice and an excellent patient experience. This investment reflects our commitment to delivering outstanding, modern healthcare for our community.
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is a forward-thinking organisation with a strong focus on staff development. We nurture our people, ensuring they have the skills and support needed to provide compassionate, person-centred care.
Whitby is a beautiful seaside town with a unique blend of heritage, natural beauty and community spirit--an inspiring place to live and work.
If you want to make a real difference as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team within a progressive Trust, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Role
* Deliver hands-on, person-centred care, supporting qualified staff by assisting patients with their daily personal care needs in a compassionate and respectful way.
* Play an active role in monitoring patient wellbeing, sharing observations and changes in condition with qualified staff to help ensure safe, responsive care.
* Support the wider multidisciplinary team by carrying out delegated tasks that contribute to each patient's individualised care plan. This may include helping with personal care, mealtimes, mobility and general day-to-day support that enhances comfort and independence.
* Be a valued member of a 24/7 service, working as part of a supportive team that keeps the ward running smoothly around the clock. This includes participating in a fair rotation of shifts across days, nights and weekends.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
C
Job locations
Whitby
Spring Hill
Whitby
YO21 1DP
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy, please see the attached job description and person spec.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy, please see the attached job description and person spec.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Range of routine work procedures, requiring job training
* Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
* NVQ2 or equivalent experience
* Care Certificate
* Be willing to undertake further training and development.
Desirable
* To possess a health related NVQ qualification or demonstrate willingness to work towards one.
Experience
Essential
* To demonstrate an understanding of provision of nursing care.
Desirable
* To act in a responsible manner.
* To have experience of working in a health care environment.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
* Good communication skills
* Demonstrate an understanding of team working.
* Must be flexible
* Work within other areas of the Hospital.
* Must be able to work shifts within a 24-hour period.
* Demonstrate and awareness of own and others competencies.
Desirable
* Show commitment to providing high standards of care.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Range of routine work procedures, requiring job training
* Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
* NVQ2 or equivalent experience
* Care Certificate
* Be willing to undertake further training and development.
Desirable
* To possess a health related NVQ qualification or demonstrate willingness to work towards one.
Experience
Essential
* To demonstrate an understanding of provision of nursing care.
Desirable
* To act in a responsible manner.
* To have experience of working in a health care environment.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
* Good communication skills
* Demonstrate an understanding of team working.
* Must be flexible
* Work within other areas of the Hospital.
* Must be able to work shifts within a 24-hour period.
* Demonstrate and awareness of own and others competencies.
Desirable
* Show commitment to providing high standards of care.
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
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Whitby
Spring Hill
Whitby
YO21 1DP
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Whitby
Spring Hill
Whitby
YO21 1DP
Employer's website
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