Healthcare support worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our Children's Community Nursing Service, working across Hannah House and our Continuing Care & Health Short Breaks Team.

Our service supports children and young people aged 0–19 years with complex health needs, disabilities, life-limiting conditions and learning disabilities. Hannah House is a specialist 24-hour respite facility providing planned and emergency short-break care, whilst our Continuing Care & Health Short Breaks Team delivers specialist care and respite support within children's own homes across Leeds. Staff work across both settings as part of our integrated service model.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and resilient individuals who are passionate about working with children and making a positive difference to family life. Previous experience of working with children or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential. Full training, competency support and ongoing development opportunities will be provided.

The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and includes a mixture of days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Flexible working requests will be considered where possible.

Working as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team, you will support children and young people with complex healthcare needs in both Hannah House and family homes.

Duties include supporting personal care, nutrition and feeding, administering delegated clinical interventions, moving and handling, supporting communication needs and helping children participate in play, social and recreational activities. You will build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues and contribute to maintaining a safe, caring and nurturing environment.

We are looking for candidates who are caring, fun, motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team. This role provides excellent opportunities to develop specialist healthcare skills and progress within children's services.

For an informal discussion please contact: Rachel Jackson, Operational Team Manager.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.