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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 left

Job 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

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

23 September 2026

Last checked

25 September 2026

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About the employer

LCH
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

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