Job Description

The closing date is 25th Sep 2025

Job summary

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We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and caring Healthcare Assistant, who is reliable and flexible to join our Street District Nursing team.



If you have good interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge and have a passion to deliver a high standard of patient care, then this is the opportunity for you!

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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You will support and assist Registered Nurses/Midwives as a member of the nursing team and under supervision perform a broad range of activities and assigned tasks as required by the patients individualised care plans.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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Specific duties will be discussed at interview to meet service requirement.


Senior Health Care Support Worker will work as part of a team providing high quality and compassionate care to individuals. They will have the understanding and ability to deliver delegated care under the direction of their supervisor, and support the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care to enable individuals to achieve their person-centred goals.


The post holder will carry out well-defined routine duties in accordance with the individual's care plan, promote independence and check on the individual's overall progress, comfort and wellbeing.


When working as a lone worker the post holder will act on own initiative to make a situation safe and report any concerns as required.


The post holder will undertake non-clinical duties, depending on where they work.


Work within a range of healthcare settings this may include colleagues from both health and social care.


The post holder will report to a Registered Professional who will directly or indirectly supervise their work.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

NVQ or equivalent


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Desirable

Care certificate

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.

For help with your application, contact:

Lucy Culliford


lucy.culliford@Somersetft.nhs.uk


03001245602

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 3

Salary

24937.00 to 26598.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-3007

Job locations

West Mendip Community Hospital