Senior Healthcare Support Worker
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 15 February 2026
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals to work in this developing service, who have an interest in supporting registered staff to provide effective rehabilitation and discharge planning.
Waters Ward is a 28 bed stroke and general rehabilitation unit. As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker on Waters Ward, 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. Please see the attached document 'Healthcare Support Worker Key Duties' to see a full list of key duties.
As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker, you will be expected to work a combination of shifts including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays:
* Early - 07:30-15:30
* Late - 12:30 - 20:30
* Night - 20:15 - 07:45
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker on Bridlington Community Unit, 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. Please see the attached document 'Healthcare Support Worker Key Duties' to see a full list of key duties.
About us
Trust Information Pack:
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 generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
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.
Job responsibilities
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-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
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
* 1-year's previous experience in a Health Care Support Worker role
* Experience in a health or social care setting
Qualifications
* Completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate
* Numeracy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent)
Skills
* I accurately communicate health‑related information to patients and colleagues in an understandable way, adapting my communication style to meet the needs of the recipient
* I understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
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 name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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