Band 3 Health Care Assistant, Short Term Community Beds
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Leeds, LS21 2LYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
Band 3 Healthcare Assistant Short Term Care Beds Are you a caring and compassionate Healthcare Assistant who is passionate about supporting people thr...
As a Healthcare Assistant within our Short-Term Care Beds
service, you will provide high-quality care and support to patients requiring
short-term inpatient rehabilitation. Working alongside nurses, therapists, and
other healthcare professionals, you will support patients with personal care,
mobility, nutrition, rehabilitation activities, and daily living tasks, helping
them regain independence and achieve their recovery goals.
You will assist with implementing care plans and
rehabilitation programmes, undertake and record delegated clinical
observations, maintain accurate documentation, and promptly report any changes
in a patient's condition. You will also contribute to creating a safe, clean,
and welcoming environment, whilst supporting safe and timely discharge
planning.
A key aspect of the role is motivating and encouraging
patients to maximise their independence and actively participate in their
recovery. You will work closely with patients, families, and carers to provide
compassionate, person-centred care.
This role is part of a 24-hour, 7-day service. The post
holder will be required to work a mixture of long day shifts (07:45 to 20:15)
and night shifts (19:45 to 08:15), including weekends and bank holidays, on a
rotational basis. Flexibility to work both day and night shifts is essential.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference
to patients' recovery, wellbeing, and independence while developing your skills
within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of
community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their
homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership
with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and
our focus at all times is on delivering high-quality care to the people of
Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with
our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access
to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and
rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click
on the Join Our Team Tab.
This role is based in the UK. Employment 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 having secured 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.
General Requirements
Essential: - Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Desirable: - Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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