Healthcare Support Worker - Acute Respiratory Care Unit (Band 2)
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Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Healthcare Support Worker - Acute Respiratory Care Unit (Band 2)
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
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:
VALUES
BEHAVIOURS
Compassion
Listening and Communicating
Commitment to quality of care
Honesty and Integrity
Working Together for Patients
Supportive and Approachable
Everyone Counts
Even Handed & Encouraging
Improving Lives
Patient Centred & Compassionate
Respect & Dignity
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
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
423-8172293
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.
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
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 (Opens in a new tab)
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 (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Sister
Emily Cobb
01535293265
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
423-8172293
Job locations
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
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