Job overview

**Internal HDFT and HIF applicants only**

Are you an experienced Healthcare Support Worker looking for a new challenge in a community setting? Come and join our Community Care Night Service 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 and District Foundation Trust, you will be based in one of our four Community Care Teams. The night service runs between 19.45 and  07.15 every day of the year.

Whilst we are able offer flexible shift patterns, please note that this role is nights only. 

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.

Working for our organisation

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.