Job Description

The closing date is 20th Oct 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) April 2025

Job summary

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We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and caring Healthcare Support Workers, who are reliable and flexible to join our Taunton, Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet and South Petherton teams.


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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The Healthcare Support Worker will work as part of the Rapid Response 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 in their own home.


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.

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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Please see attached for more information as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

NVQ Level 3 (Level 2 accepted if willing to do Level 3)


Maths Qualification


English Qualification

Experience

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Essential

1 year or more experience in the Community


1 year or more Hospital experience




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Desirable

Wound Care


Venepuncture


NEWS2 scoring

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Access to a car


Valid UK Driving Licence

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:

Joanna Teagle


joanna.teagle@somersetft.nhs.uk


07827252983

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 3

Salary

24625.00 to 25674.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-2286

Job locations

Shepton Mallet Comm Hospital

Old Wells Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 4PG


Bridgwater Community Hospital

Bower Lane

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 4GU
South Petherton Hospital

Bernard Way

South Petherton

Somerset

TA13 5EF