Healthcare Support Worker

Job description

Job OverviewWe are looking for a Healthcare Support Worker to join the Children's Community Nursing Service, working within our Continuing Care and Health Short Breaks Team. The role focuses on providing high‐quality respite care for children and young people with multiple complex health needs and learning disabilities, primarily within the family home.

Responsibilities

Provide high‐quality respite care for children and young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities within family homes.

Deliver personal hygiene support, administer medications, provide tube feeds, and assist with moving and handling.

Enable children to play, have fun and thrive in their own homes.

Build positive relationships with children and parents and work effectively as part of a team.

Collaborate with other clinical teams such as Hannah House, Specialist Inclusion Learning Centres, and the Children's Nursing Team.

Working ConditionsThe role operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and requires working a rota that includes days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Flexible working arrangements are supported where possible.

As a community‐based post, the role involves travel between family homes. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle, and maintain business insurance cover.

Qualifications & Requirements

Previous clinical experience is not required; training will be provided.

Experience working with children is beneficial.

Full UK driving licence and vehicle with business insurance.

Capability to work independently and as part of a team.

Career ProgressionProgression to a Band 4 Associate Practitioner is available for those who wish to advance.

Legal & RightsEmployment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme, or holding any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English