Job summary
Would you like to join a
dynamic and successful Health support worker team that is dedicated to
supporting the health and wellbeing of patients within our community?
If you are looking for a fresh
start or seeking a new challenge, this role offers you the ability to develop a
broad range of skills across several disciplines, and the opportunity for
further career progression.
Your role will be as part of a
team to support and care for patients to help them remain independent in their
own homes. As part of our service, we provide an urgent crisis response supporting
patients who are acutely unwell and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions.
We also provide care and support for patients who are discharged from hospital
to regain confidence, independence or who are awaiting a long-term package of
care.
You will work closely with a
team of healthcare professionals to support patients' individual needs and
promote patient health and wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
To provide first visit assessments of patients
in their own home, and ongoing care and support to the individual.
To provide subsequent
visits and on-going care and support as appropriate
To assist and support patients and carers as
appropriate.
To assist patients with their
activities of living, including prompting and administrating medication as
required, diet, maintaining personal hygiene, assessing and using toilet
facilities as appropriate.
Support patients to meet their basic needs,
including prompting and administering medication as required, supporting with
dietary needs, maintaining personal hygiene, and using toilet facilities as
appropriate.
To support patients
with light household duties if patient cannot do this due to being acutely
unwell and does not have a support network to help with this.
Perform physical observations on patients using
the necessary equipment (blood pressure monitors, blood sugar, and pulse
oximeters) when appropriate or when advised to by a manager or member of the
nursing team.
Ensure referrals to other agencies are made and
effectively and efficiently signpost patients to relevant agencies when
appropriate.
Ensure relevant information, including all
changes in a patient's condition, is passed to the registered nurse on duty.
Ensure efficient hand over of visit allocations with Healthcare Support
colleagues.
About us
Nimbuscare is one of the
largest 'at scale' providers of primary care in the North of England, caring
for more than 250,000 patients across our 11 Member GP Practices.
We work collaboratively across
the York area delivering new, innovative and sustainable health care services.
As leaders in local care, our
goal is to work together across the health and care system to improve the
health, wellbeing and experience of our patients/
To learn more about Nimbuscare
please visit our website at www.nimbuscare/.co.uk
In line with the General Data
Protection Regulation (GDPR), Nimbuscare will use and hold your personal data
for the intended purpose.
We are committed to
safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same
commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Nimbuscare is committed to
improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we
serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive
supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident
Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this
job are guaranteed an interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salary: £24,102
per annum (pro rata £12,854.40)
Generous mileage allowance and
5 weeks paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Allowance for weekends and
bank holidays
Training package/uniform/ NHS
pension
Tenure: Permanent
Hours: Part-time 20 Hours
Job Summary
Would you like to join a
dynamic and successful Health support worker team that is dedicated to
supporting the health and wellbeing of patients within our community?
If you are looking for a fresh
start or seeking a new challenge, this role offers you the ability to develop a
broad range of skills across several disciplines, and the opportunity for
further career progression.
Your role will be as part of a
team to support and care for patients to help them remain independent in their
own homes. As part of our service, we provide an urgent crisis response supporting
patients who are acutely unwell and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions.
We also provide care and support for patients who are discharged from hospital
to regain confidence, independence or who are awaiting a long-term package of
care.
You will work closely with a
team of healthcare professionals to support patients' individual needs and
promote patient health and wellbeing.
Main duties of the role
To provide first visit assessments of patients
in their own home, and ongoing care and support to the individual.
To provide subsequent
visits and on-going care and support as appropriate
To assist and support patients and carers as
appropriate.
To assist patients with their
activities of living, including prompting and administrating medication as
required, diet, maintaining personal hygiene, assessing and using toilet
facilities as appropriate.
Support patients to meet their basic needs,
including prompting and administering medication as required, supporting with
dietary needs, maintaining personal hygiene, and using toilet facilities as
appropriate.
To support patients
with light household duties if patient cannot do this due to being acutely
unwell and does not have a support network to help with this.
Perform physical observations on patients using
the necessary equipment (blood pressure monitors, blood sugar, and pulse
oximeters) when appropriate or when advised to by a manager or member of the
nursing team.
Ensure patients comfort, safety, and dignity
at all times, respecting privacy and always ensuring confidentiality.
Administrative Record Keeping: Responsible for
maintaining accurate records / discharging and archiving patients paperwork.
Completing Healthcare Support visit data and ensuring this is inputted
correctly.
Ensure referrals to other agencies are made and
effectively and efficiently signpost patients to relevant agencies when
appropriate.
Ensure relevant information, including all
changes in a patient's condition, is passed to the registered nurse on duty.
Ensure efficient hand over of visit allocations with Healthcare Support
colleagues.
Ensure accurate records are maintained in a
timely manner including discharging and archiving patient paperwork, completing
Healthcare Support visit data and CQC documentation.
About you
With excellent communication
skills you will have the ability to build a professional rapport with
patients', being able to calmly and professional identify and deliver patient
needs.
A team player, you will work
effectively and professional within the wider Frailty Team and a can work
independently,
You will have a solution
focussed attitude and be able to react to challenges or setbacks in a positive
manner. You will be able to work efficiently.
You will hold a full UK
driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Full training will be given,
we invite applicants with no experience in healthcare.
Dates to bear in mind.
The closing date for
applications is 31.10.2025 at 23:59
Interview will take place at
our Gateway 1 site in York the week commencing 10.11.2025
Please note we are only able
to accept applications from those with the Right to Work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salary: £24,102
per annum (pro rata £12,854.40)
Generous mileage allowance and
5 weeks paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Allowance for weekends and
bank holidays
Training package/uniform/ NHS
pension
Tenure: Permanent
Hours: Part-time 20 Hours
Job Summary
Would you like to join a
dynamic and successful Health support worker team that is dedicated to
supporting the health and wellbeing of patients within our community?
If you are looking for a fresh
start or seeking a new challenge, this role offers you the ability to develop a
broad range of skills across several disciplines, and the opportunity for
further career progression.
Your role will be as part of a
team to support and care for patients to help them remain independent in their
own homes. As part of our service, we provide an urgent crisis response supporting
patients who are acutely unwell and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions.
We also provide care and support for patients who are discharged from hospital
to regain confidence, independence or who are awaiting a long-term package of
care.
You will work closely with a
team of healthcare professionals to support patients' individual needs and
promote patient health and wellbeing.
Main duties of the role
To provide first visit assessments of patients
in their own home, and ongoing care and support to the individual.
To provide subsequent
visits and on-going care and support as appropriate
To assist and support patients and carers as
appropriate.
To assist patients with their
activities of living, including prompting and administrating medication as
required, diet, maintaining personal hygiene, assessing and using toilet
facilities as appropriate.
Support patients to meet their basic needs,
including prompting and administering medication as required, supporting with
dietary needs, maintaining personal hygiene, and using toilet facilities as
appropriate.
To support patients
with light household duties if patient cannot do this due to being acutely
unwell and does not have a support network to help with this.
Perform physical observations on patients using
the necessary equipment (blood pressure monitors, blood sugar, and pulse
oximeters) when appropriate or when advised to by a manager or member of the
nursing team.
Ensure patients comfort, safety, and dignity
at all times, respecting privacy and always ensuring confidentiality.
Administrative Record Keeping: Responsible for
maintaining accurate records / discharging and archiving patients paperwork.
Completing Healthcare Support visit data and ensuring this is inputted
correctly.
Ensure referrals to other agencies are made and
effectively and efficiently signpost patients to relevant agencies when
appropriate.
Ensure relevant information, including all
changes in a patient's condition, is passed to the registered nurse on duty.
Ensure efficient hand over of visit allocations with Healthcare Support
colleagues.
Ensure accurate records are maintained in a
timely manner including discharging and archiving patient paperwork, completing
Healthcare Support visit data and CQC documentation.
About you
With excellent communication
skills you will have the ability to build a professional rapport with
patients', being able to calmly and professional identify and deliver patient
needs.
A team player, you will work
effectively and professional within the wider Frailty Team and a can work
independently,
You will have a solution
focussed attitude and be able to react to challenges or setbacks in a positive
manner. You will be able to work efficiently.
You will hold a full UK
driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Full training will be given,
we invite applicants with no experience in healthcare.
Dates to bear in mind.
The closing date for
applications is 31.10.2025 at 23:59
Interview will take place at
our Gateway 1 site in York the week commencing 10.11.2025
Please note we are only able
to accept applications from those with the Right to Work in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certification of Enhanced Criminal Record Check with childrens and/or adult barred list to be carried out after successful interview.
- Caring
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Care
- Experience of working in a community health/social care setting
Experience
Essential
- Teamwork: Work effectively and professionally within the team through willingness to proactively support and assist their peers and colleagues.
-
- Ability to work independently supported by the Community Frailty Team. Having the ability to recognise when a problem / issue should be escalated or referred to the wider clinical team because it falls outside of the scope of the role and clinical knowledge.
-
- Solution Focussed Approach: Ability to react to and face challenges or setbacks in a positive manner with a commitment to continuous improvement of their own skills and behaviours and of the service.
- Customer Service: Ability to remain focused on providing and continuously improving an excellent patient and internal customer service (colleagues).
- Confidentiality: Ability to exercise and adhere to Nimbuscare confidentiality policies.
- Work Prioritisation: Ability to organise, prioritise and manage your own workload.
Other
Essential
- Access to a car and full driving license
Behaviours
Essential
- Teamwork: Work effectively and professionally within the team through willingness to proactively support and assist their peers and colleagues.
-
- Ability to work independently supported by the Community Frailty Team. Having the ability to recognise when a problem / issue should be escalated or referred to the wider clinical team because it falls outside of the scope of the role and clinical knowledge.
-
- Solution Focussed Approach: Ability to react to and face challenges or setbacks in a positive manner with a commitment to continuous improvement of their own skills and behaviours and of the service.
- Customer Service: Ability to remain focused on providing and continuously improving an excellent patient and internal customer service (colleagues).
- Confidentiality: Ability to exercise and adhere to Nimbuscare confidentiality policies.
- Work Prioritisation: Ability to organise, prioritise and manage your own workload.
Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills. Good Verbal and written communication.
-
- Ability to build professional and appropriate rapport with patients.
-
- Able to calmly, professionally and efficiently identify patients needs.
-
- Able to calmly, professionally and efficiently deliver patients needs with a warm reassuring demeanour
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certification of Enhanced Criminal Record Check with childrens and/or adult barred list to be carried out after successful interview.
- Caring
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Care
- Experience of working in a community health/social care setting
Experience
Essential
- Teamwork: Work effectively and professionally within the team through willingness to proactively support and assist their peers and colleagues.
-
- Ability to work independently supported by the Community Frailty Team. Having the ability to recognise when a problem / issue should be escalated or referred to the wider clinical team because it falls outside of the scope of the role and clinical knowledge.
-
- Solution Focussed Approach: Ability to react to and face challenges or setbacks in a positive manner with a commitment to continuous improvement of their own skills and behaviours and of the service.
- Customer Service: Ability to remain focused on providing and continuously improving an excellent patient and internal customer service (colleagues).
- Confidentiality: Ability to exercise and adhere to Nimbuscare confidentiality policies.
- Work Prioritisation: Ability to organise, prioritise and manage your own workload.
Other
Essential
- Access to a car and full driving license
Behaviours
Essential
- Teamwork: Work effectively and professionally within the team through willingness to proactively support and assist their peers and colleagues.
-
- Ability to work independently supported by the Community Frailty Team. Having the ability to recognise when a problem / issue should be escalated or referred to the wider clinical team because it falls outside of the scope of the role and clinical knowledge.
-
- Solution Focussed Approach: Ability to react to and face challenges or setbacks in a positive manner with a commitment to continuous improvement of their own skills and behaviours and of the service.
- Customer Service: Ability to remain focused on providing and continuously improving an excellent patient and internal customer service (colleagues).
- Confidentiality: Ability to exercise and adhere to Nimbuscare confidentiality policies.
- Work Prioritisation: Ability to organise, prioritise and manage your own workload.
Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills. Good Verbal and written communication.
-
- Ability to build professional and appropriate rapport with patients.
-
- Able to calmly, professionally and efficiently identify patients needs.
-
- Able to calmly, professionally and efficiently deliver patients needs with a warm reassuring demeanour
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.
