Job Description

Are you an experienced Health Care Assistant and want to be part of a community based, multidisciplinary team? If so, then we would love you to hear from you.
Our Bromsgrove Neighbourhood team consists of Community Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Healthcare Assistants and administrative staff; with GP and social care colleagues working closely alongside. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to housebound patients across Bromsgrove.
We aim to deliver an effective, high-quality service that puts patients at the centre of their own care.
In return we offer a great 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.
This is full time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time.
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.
Main duties of the job
Working flexibly to provide the service delivery need across the local area (the service operates from 7:30am 6:30pm, Monday to Sunday including bank holidays)
An enthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker to become part of a primary care facing community
The ability to work autonomously and work within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of working in a fast paced and varied environment
While on duty you will either be working alone or alongside colleagues to support delegated tasks in line with Trust standards and core values. Your typical working day will include home visits for adults over 18 years needing a range of interventions. These include caring for people reaching the end of their life, supporting personal care, participating in manual handling, recording observations and all types of wound care- post operative wounds, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and complex dressing regimes.
One thing we promise, no day is the same within community.
About us
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.
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Details
Date posted
03 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-2007
Job locations
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 specification attached. Job description
Job responsibilities
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 specification attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential

• Willing to undertake further relevant training programmes
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
• I understand 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.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with older adults in a health/social care setting

Desirable

• Community experience of older adults with physical and/or mental health problems
• Experience of working and liaising with staff from different disciplines

Knowledge
Essential

• Basic knowledge of physical/mental health conditions
• A level of understanding of rehabilitation

Qualifications
Essential

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ 3, A-level) in Care or equivalent qualification or experience or Level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ2, GCSE Grade A-C) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post
• Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

• Intermediate skills programme

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• A positive attitude and be able to act on feedback
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• Ability to cope with difficult/emotionally distressing/ challenging situations
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential

• Willing to undertake further relevant training programmes
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
• I understand 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.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with older adults in a health/social care setting

Desirable

• Community experience of older adults with physical and/or mental health problems
• Experience of working and liaising with staff from different disciplines

Knowledge
Essential

• Basic knowledge of physical/mental health conditions
• A level of understanding of rehabilitation

Qualifications
Essential

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ 3, A-level) in Care or equivalent qualification or experience or Level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ2, GCSE Grade A-C) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post
• Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

• Intermediate skills programme

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• A positive attitude and be able to act on feedback
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• Ability to cope with difficult/emotionally distressing/ challenging situations
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Skills Required