Job summary
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Are you a Healthcare Assistant who wants to be part of an innovative and dedicated Out of Hours team?

Do you want to support the community of Eastern Cheshire by providing excellent care at the patient's own home as part of a dedicated Crisis Response Service?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Community Nursing Out of Hours team. The successful applicant will need to be a team player with excellent communication skills and a drive to provide high quality care. We actively encourage personal development and offer opportunity to complete in house training to develop the role of Community health care assistant within a domiciliary environment. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to include weekends and bank holidays.

The post is for 16 hours per week to be worked as 4x 1800-2200 evening shifts each week. Occasionally you may be required to cover a night shift 2200 - 0800 hrs. Pay will include some evening or night enhancements.

Hours per week: 16

Main duties of the job

• To contribute and support the delivery of high standard of effective nursing care, as part of a nursing team, in support of and under the direction of a registered professional
• To carry out assigned tasks, including direct nursing care and administrative duties as delegated by the nurse in charge
• You will ensure that patients receive safe, individualised and effective care which supports health and wellbeing and promotes self-care where appropriate and possible.

Please note that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post.
Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Details
Closing date: 02 November 2026
Band: Band 3
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 209-A-26-8224255

Qualifications
Essential

• Good standard of general education or ability to demonstrate equivalent
• Good literacy skills
• Care Certificate (or commitment to undertake on commencement of the post)
• NVQ level 3/ City and Guilds - Health/social care related subject (level 3) - or equivalent experience

Desirable

• GCSE (Grade C pass or Level 2 skills Math/English)
• ECDL (European Computer Driving License)
• Food hygiene certificate

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge, skills or experience in health/social care
• Shows insight into the needs and circumstances of patient group/vulnerable adults.
• Ability to recognise limitations of the role.
• Understand the concept of self-care and self-management principles

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft office systems.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures, observations and care.
• Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process

Skills/Experience and Abilities
Essential

• Experience of working with people and dealing with members of the public
• Self-motivated and enthusiasm for the role with the ability to work on own initiative whilst recognising own limitations.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Team player

Desirable

• Experience within a caring environment.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Previous experience delivering care in a community setting.

Other
Essential

• Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working as a lone worker.
• Flexible approach to meet service needs including ability to work flexibly across a variety of shift patterns

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details
Employer name: East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
District Nurse Community Team Leader, Clare Bailey, clarebailey9@nhs.net, 07743858610

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post.