Job Description

Are you an experienced Healthcare Support Worker looking for a new challenge in a community setting? Come and join our Community Care Teams and help us to continue providing high quality and innovative care to the people of Harrogate and Rural area, in the comfort of their own homes.
As a Community Healthcare Support Worker with Harrogate District Foundation Trust, you will be based in one of our 4 Community Care Teams. The service runs between 7am and 8pm every day of the year. We offer flexible shift patterns.
We are proud to offer:

• A full induction programme (regardless of previous experience)
• A continued commitment to professional development with access to local universities and other training providers
• A supportive environment to develop clinical skills alongside our 'in house' clinical educator
• Access to a comprehensive range of e-learning, training, development, and resources
• Support towards career development and promotion opportunities within the Trust

Main duties of the job
To assist in assessing people's health and social related needs. This will include:

• Assisting in the assessing of peoples' health and social care needs
• Taking and interpreting physical measurements and samples from named patients as delegated by the team
• Monitor changes in patients, correctly interpreting their meaning and informing the team when changes might be significant
• To assist in planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care and rehabilitation programmes to address peoples' health and social needs according to their care plans.

About us
Adult Community Services are delighted to announce that we are rated as "outstanding" by CQC.
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details
Date posted
17 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
421-LTUCC-3471R
Job locations
Harrogate
7, Grove Park Court
Harrogate
HG1 4DP
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome enquiries about this role before or during your application process. If you would like to find out more then please feel free to contact:
Catherine Wesbroom -Clinical Locality Manager
catherine.wesbrom@nhs.net
07831131767
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome enquiries about this role before or during your application process. If you would like to find out more then please feel free to contact:
Catherine Wesbroom -Clinical Locality Manager
catherine.wesbrom@nhs.net
07831131767
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent or agreement to undertake

Desirable

• First Aid Certificate
• Other relevant training

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within health or social care environment

Knowledge
Essential

• Clerical and IT skills

Desirable

• Understanding of Medicines Management

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent or agreement to undertake

Desirable

• First Aid Certificate
• Other relevant training

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within health or social care environment

Knowledge
Essential

• Clerical and IT skills

Desirable

• Understanding of Medicines Management

Skills Required