Job Description

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 of the job
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
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.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,625 to 25,674 a year
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for more information as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for more information as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (Level 2 accepted if willing to do Level 3)
• Maths Qualification
• English Qualification

Experience
Essential

• 1 year or more experience in the Community
• 1 year or more Hospital experience

Desirable

• Wound Care
• Venepuncture
• NEWS2 scoring

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Access to a car
• Valid UK Driving Licence

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (Level 2 accepted if willing to do Level 3)
• Maths Qualification
• English Qualification

Experience
Essential

• 1 year or more experience in the Community
• 1 year or more Hospital experience

Desirable

• Wound Care
• Venepuncture
• NEWS2 scoring

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Access to a car
• Valid UK Driving Licence

Skills Required