Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Support Worker - Acute Respiratory Care Unit (Band 2)

The closing date is 26 November 2026
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Job summary
PART TIME!! - up to 24hrs
Previous applicants do not need to reapply
We have opportunities for reliable, enthusiastic, patient centered and caring individuals to join our Healthcare Assistant team on the Acute Respiratory Care Unit!
The desired candidate must have good communication skills, be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and have a caring and compassionate nature.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.

Main duties of the job
We are proud of our high standard of nursing care and are willing to share our knowledge and skills, however you must be able to demonstrate following values & behaviours:

• Compassion
• Commitment to quality of care
• Working Together for Patients
• Everyone Counts
• Improving Lives
• Respect & Dignity

Behaviours

• Listening and Communicating
• Honesty and Integrity
• Supportive and Approachable
• Even Handed & Encouraging
• Patient Centred & Compassionate
• Lead by Example and be Self Aware

About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 423-8434246
Job locations: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Skipton Road, Steeton, BD20 6TD, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Possess or be willing to work towards the care certificate
• Be able to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills required for the post

Desirable

• Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care
• Functional skills level 1 numeracy

Experience & Achievements
Essential

• No previous experience required

Desirable

• Experience of working in a formal care setting or as an informal carer
• Previous experience of dealing with the public

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Understanding of what 'confidentiality' is and how you put into practice
• Good listening, written and verbal communication skills
• Be well organised happy to work in a team but also able to use own initiative
• Able to follow direct instructions
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how you put it into practice

Desirable

• Demonstrate literacy in IT

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Skipton Road, Steeton, BD20 6TD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Sister Emily Cobb, emily.cobb1@nhs.net, 01535293265

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