Healthcare Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This advert explicitly states that sponsorship is not offered.
The source advert contains explicit wording ruling out sponsorship for this specific role. Consider other live roles at the same band from sponsorship-friendly trusts.
“Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for a Healthcare Support Worker on Tarrant Ward at Blandford Community Hospital, an outstanding rated Trust. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, assisting registered nursing staff in providing high-quality, individualized care, particularly in palliative care and elderly rehabilitation. The position offers a structured induction and development opportunities, including progression from Band 2 to Band 3 for new-to-care individuals. Flexible working patterns are available, including days and nights, with enhanced pay for weekends and public holidays.
Key responsibilities
- Assist registered nursing staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives and carers.
- Assist the multi-disciplinary team to aid patients in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for a safe discharge.
- Participate in providing a range of therapeutic activities for patients.
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
- Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information and accessing e-ails and internet.
- Ability to develop relationships with patients, carers.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to engage in service development.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role Yes effectively.
Desirable criteria
- Existing NVQ level 2/3 in Health care
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Support Worker
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
Are you a caring individual looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? Tarrant Ward, based at Blandford Community Hospital are looking for either an experienced or new to care Health Care Assistant to join their team.
As a Health Care Assistant, you will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team. We have two palliative care suites where we pride ourselves at providing the best care to patients and their families in their last weeks or days of their life. Our Elderly Rehabilitation and End of Life Care unit achieved a nationally recognised accreditation in the Gold Standard Framework award for end-of-life care. We offer a structured induction programme, and you will be given opportunities to support to develop your skills clinically and professionally with exploring our offers such as the Trainee Nursing Apprenticeship & the Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship.
The Health Care Assistant post is a full-time role, we would be flexible and accept part time applications with a minimum of 24 hours. We have a variety of flexible family working patterns listed below. Applicants must be available to work days and nights.
Early - 07.30 - 14:00
Late - 14:00 - 20.30
Long Day - 07:30 - 20:30
Nights - 20.00 - 08:00
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