York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Job summary

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals to work in this developing service, who have an interest in supporting registered staff to provide effective rehabilitation and discharge planning.

Waters Ward is a 28 bed stroke and general rehabilitation unit. As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker on Waters Ward, you will be part of a multi-professional team providing high standards of care to our patients. You will maintain and promote patient independence and dignity to ensure each patient receives a positive experience. Please see the attached document 'Healthcare Support Worker Key Duties' to see a full list of key duties.

As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker, you will be expected to work a combination of shifts including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays:

  • Early - 07:30-15:30
  • Late - 12:30 - 20:30
  • Long days - 07:30 - 20:30
  • Night - 20:15 - 07:45

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker on Bridlington Community Unit, you will be part of a multi-professional team providing high standards of care to our patients. You will maintain and promote patient independence and dignity to ensure each patient receives a positive experience. Please see the attached document 'Healthcare Support Worker Key Duties' to see a full list of key duties.

About us

Trust Information Pack:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-7737200-SHCSW-MS

Job locations

Bridlington Hospital

Bessingby Road

Brildlington

YO16 4QP


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 1-year's previous experience in a Health Care Support Worker role

Desirable

  • Experience in a health or social care setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate
  • Numeracy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Level 3 health care related qualification e.g., BTEC, NVQ, T-Level, Apprenticeship

Skills

Essential

  • I accurately communicate health-related information to patients and colleagues in an understandable way, adapting my communication style to meet the needs of the recipient
  • I understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 1-year's previous experience in a Health Care Support Worker role

Desirable

  • Experience in a health or social care setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate
  • Numeracy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Level 3 health care related qualification e.g., BTEC, NVQ, T-Level, Apprenticeship

Skills

Essential

  • I accurately communicate health-related information to patients and colleagues in an understandable way, adapting my communication style to meet the needs of the recipient
  • I understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bridlington Hospital

Bessingby Road

Brildlington

YO16 4QP


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bridlington Hospital

Bessingby Road

Brildlington

YO16 4QP


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Jane Keightley

jane.keightley2@nhs.net

01262423264

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-7737200-SHCSW-MS

Job locations

Bridlington Hospital

Bessingby Road

Brildlington

YO16 4QP


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