Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Community Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3)

The closing date is 12 February 2026

Job summary

Full/Part time opportunities available

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated person to join our established integrated intermediate care team at Castleberg hospital as a HCSW.

Main duties of the job

To support in the rehabilitation of people before they go home.

We will offer an induction programme, on the job training, annual appraisal and opportunities for development. Please see the job description for further details.

We encourage applicants to contact us if they are interested in this post so you can see first-hand how the team functions and learn about this fantastic opportunity.

About us

Community services work at the edge of clinical scope to maximise peoples potential.

We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.

Date posted

29 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

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

423-7751195

Job locations

Castleberg Hopsital

Raines Road

Giggleswick

BD24 0BN

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 OR Level 3 diploma in Health & Social Care or clinical health care support.
Maths and English functional skills qualification (GCSE or equivalent Grades A - C)
Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

Life skills/experience within a caring environment

Desirable

Good computer skills

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of the rehabilitation philosophy of care
Ability to prioritise workload, follow a care plan and work within a team
Understand and work to the Right Care Behaviours

Desirable

Experience of working in Intermediate Care or relevant care setting

Other

Essential

Full UK driving Licence
Access to your own transport for work purposes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 OR Level 3 diploma in Health & Social Care or clinical health care support.
Maths and English functional skills qualification (GCSE or equivalent Grades A - C)
Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

Life skills/experience within a caring environment

Desirable

Good computer skills

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of the rehabilitation philosophy of care
Ability to prioritise workload, follow a care plan and work within a team
Understand and work to the Right Care Behaviours

Desirable

Experience of working in Intermediate Care or relevant care setting

Other

Essential

Full UK driving Licence
Access to your own transport for work purposes

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Castleberg Hopsital

Raines Road

Giggleswick

BD24 0BN

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Castleberg Hopsital

Raines Road

Giggleswick

BD24 0BN

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)