Health Care Support Worker-9B
The closing date is 6th Oct 2026
Anticipated Interview date(s) w/c 19/10/2026
Job summary
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We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team on 9B.
The unit is an Endocrine, Diabetic and General Medical Ward.
As a Health Care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.
Main duties, tasks \& skills required
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Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.
Full details of duties can be found in the job description.
There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.
Please be advised \- this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.
About us
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At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long\-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away \- and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all \- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
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For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
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Qualifications
Essential
Numeracy and literacy level 1
Desirable
NVQ 2 in Healthcare or prepared to undertake level 2 NVQ in Health care and complete within 1 year (to achieve KSF Foundation Gateway)
Basic Life Support.
Experience
Desirable
Experience working in the hospital or care setting.
Additional Criteria
Desirable
Demonstrates core values.
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.
For help with your application, contact:
Mark Wilkins
mark.wilkins@somersetft.nhs.uk
07748584534
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25272\.00 to £25272\.00 Hourly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part\-Time, Full\-Time
Reference number
184\-OL\-OR\-5999
Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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