The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 22 January 2026

Job summary

20 hours per week

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking compassionate and motivated Community Childrens Healthcare Support Workers to join the Childrens Community Nursing Team.

The role involves delivering high-quality, one-to-one care to children and young people with complex or long-term health needs within their home or school environment. You will work flexibly across day and night shifts to support a 24-hour service.

Duties include supporting personal and clinical care needs, administering prescribed medication in line with Trust policy, using specialist equipment safely, maintaining infection prevention standards, and monitoring the child or young persons condition in accordance with individual care plans. You will work closely with families and the nursing team, responding effectively to changing care needs.

Applicants should hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and have experience in a care setting, though full training will be provided. A full UK driving licence is essential.

This role offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for ongoing professional development, ideal for those committed to delivering high-quality, holistic care to children with complex needs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality, individualised care to children and young people with highly complex health needs within the community, in line with agreed care plans. Duties include assisting with personal and clinical care, tracheostomy care, ventilation support, catheterisation, administering prescribed medication, safely using moving and handling equipment, supporting nutritional needs, and maintaining infection prevention, privacy, and dignity standards. The role requires ongoing assessment of the child or young persons condition, responding appropriately to changes or emergencies, and reporting concerns to the Community Childrens Nurses or Team Leader. Effective communication with children, families, and the multidisciplinary team is essential, alongside supporting play, social interaction, and overall wellbeing.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-12-059

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and how it applied to patient care
Working knowledge of Information Governance and Safeguarding
An understanding of equality and diversity in relation to the job role
Knowledge acquired without formal course of study around childrens development and needs.
An awareness of the needs of children with disabilities.
Awareness of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national and local policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Qualifications

Essential

Care certificate / Level 3 NVQ Health & Social Care or equivalent.
Can demonstrate basic numeracy skills.
Committed to undertake and complete specific competencies.

Desirable

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Experience working in Health Care setting
Experience working in a team to achieve good patient care

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and how it applied to patient care
Working knowledge of Information Governance and Safeguarding
An understanding of equality and diversity in relation to the job role
Knowledge acquired without formal course of study around childrens development and needs.
An awareness of the needs of children with disabilities.
Awareness of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national and local policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Qualifications

Essential

Care certificate / Level 3 NVQ Health & Social Care or equivalent.
Can demonstrate basic numeracy skills.
Committed to undertake and complete specific competencies.

Desirable

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Experience working in Health Care setting
Experience working in a team to achieve good patient care

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.