Job summary
Yorsexual health are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate Healthcare Support Worker to join our well-established team in Scarborough.
Do you want to be part of a welcoming and supportive team?
Then this is the job for you
This is an exciting opportunity to develop skills as the post is a progression from a Band 2 to Band 3 role within the service.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Support Worker at Sexual Health, you will be part of a multi-professional team providing high standards of care to our patients. You will maintain and promote patient independence and dignity to ensure each patient receives a positive experience.
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
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 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.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 to £26,598 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
HCSW-FH
Job locations
YorSexual Health Northway Clinic
Northway
Scarborough
YO12 7AF
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 contact:yhs-
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 Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 contact:yhs-
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 Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* Detailed understanding of the role of a HCSW
Desirable
* Experience in a care setting
Skills and Attributes
Essential
* Able to communicate well with patients and other members of staff (face to face or over the phone)
* Basic IT skills
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Basic literacy/numeracy skills
* Willingness to undertake training
Desirable
* NVQ/QCF level 2 in a health related subject
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* Detailed understanding of the role of a HCSW
Desirable
* Experience in a care setting
Skills and Attributes
Essential
* Able to communicate well with patients and other members of staff (face to face or over the phone)
* Basic IT skills
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Basic literacy/numeracy skills
* Willingness to undertake training
Desirable
* NVQ/QCF level 2 in a health related subject
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.
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
YorSexual Health Northway Clinic
Northway
Scarborough
YO12 7AF
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
YorSexual Health Northway Clinic
Northway
Scarborough
YO12 7AF
Employer's website
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