Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 health care assistant to join our busy neighbourhood team.
You need to be a motivated, flexible and resourceful, caring and compassionate. You will be supported by a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team in order to deliver high quality care, whilst supporting the patients with a variety of conditions and needs, within their own homes.
We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication skills as you will work closely with other professionals, outside agencies and patients families.
It is an essential requirement that the post holder will hold a full UK driving licence, have business motor insurance and have access to a vehicle.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or would like to express your interest in working in our team, please contact Justine Knebel, Operational Lead, Malvern Neighbourhood Team on 07786545136
This is a part time post working 30 hours per week.
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.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of qualified staff, you will engage with individual patients to build a rapport and enable them to achieve maximum independence with activities of daily living, which may include:
Washing and dressing, grooming, meal preparation, eating and drinking and functional transfers i.e. on/off toilet, bed, chair.
Carrying out remedial activities to develop physical, perceptual emotional and cognitive function.
Following appropriate training and competency assessment, carry out specific tasks delegated by the qualified nurse or therapist, such as wound care/dressings/insulin administration and medication administration in line with the Trust policy.
Fit and demonstrate the safe use of equipment, as directed by the qualified clinician.
Work with other professionals within the multi-disciplinary team.
Liaise with external parties, such as social workers and GPs.
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
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9798-1669
Job locations
Pershore Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Drive
Pershore
Worcestershire
WR10 1PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a high standard of outcome orientated care and support, following a care / rehabilitation / recovery plan, under the supervision and direction of qualified clinical staff for patients in their own homes.
Work to maintain a patients dignity at all times while respecting their individuality.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records.
Where applicable, monitor and report the patients level of functioning within therapeutic programme offered and report back progress.
Be actively involved in own appraisal / personal development programme.
Participate in clinical audit as appropriate.
Maintain equipment and report any faults or defects.
Meet the travel requirements of the post.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a high standard of outcome orientated care and support, following a care / rehabilitation / recovery plan, under the supervision and direction of qualified clinical staff for patients in their own homes.
Work to maintain a patients dignity at all times while respecting their individuality.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records.
Where applicable, monitor and report the patients level of functioning within therapeutic programme offered and report back progress.
Be actively involved in own appraisal / personal development programme.
Participate in clinical audit as appropriate.
Maintain equipment and report any faults or defects.
Meet the travel requirements of the post.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions

Qualifications
Essential

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ 3, A-level) in Care 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

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 in a rehabilitation or general medical setting
• Experience of working and liaising with staff from different disciplines
• Experience of medication administration

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
• You understand that we will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role.

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions

Qualifications
Essential

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ 3, A-level) in Care 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

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 in a rehabilitation or general medical setting
• Experience of working and liaising with staff from different disciplines
• Experience of medication administration

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
• You understand that we will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role.

Skills Required