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City Health Care Partnership CIC Senior Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 03 November 2026

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Job summary

Are you caring, confident and passionate about helping people remain safe and independent in their own homes? We are looking for an enthusiasticSenior Health and Social Care Assistant to join our community service, working across Hull and the East Riding. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will deliver both health and social care as part of an individual's agreed care plan. You will support people with personal care, meals, medication, basic observations and mobility, while helping them maintain their independence, dignity and wellbeing. You will often work independently in the community, while being part of a wider team and working alongside patients, families, carers and other health and care professionals. You will be expected to recognise changes in a person's condition, make appropriate decisions within your role and escalate concerns when necessary.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working within a health and/or care environment
• Has an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience
• Can organise and prioritise their own workload
• Communicates confidently and compassionately with patients, families and professionals
• Can work both independently and as part of a team
• Is approachable, tactful and caring
• Has basic IT skills and can maintain accurate electronic care records
• Can work flexibly, including weekends, bank holidays and unsocial hours
• Can travel between different community locations.

Medication administration training is required, although this can be completed during induction. Applicants should also hold the Care Certificate or be willing to complete it within the six-month induction period.

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the 'CHCP Perks and Rewards' link.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa/pr

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

810-8372304

Job locations

Orchard Health Centre

Orchard Park Road

Hull

HU6 9BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level of experience in Health and/or Social Care
• Medication administration training or willing to undertake this as part of the induction period
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete this within a 6 month induction period

Knowledge

Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills to work one-to-one with patients
• Ability to communicate with healthcare professionals and patients
• Ability to deal with potentially challenging and distressed people
• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills in dealing with face-to-face contact
• Good telephone manner and communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Able to plan own time effectively

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health and/ or care environment
• Experience of prioritising own work load
• Good understanding of basic IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of administering medication

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level of experience in Health and/or Social Care
• Medication administration training or willing to undertake this as part of the induction period
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete this within a 6 month induction period

Knowledge

Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills to work one-to-one with patients
• Ability to communicate with healthcare professionals and patients
• Ability to deal with potentially challenging and distressed people
• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills in dealing with face-to-face contact
• Good telephone manner and communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Able to plan own time effectively

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health and/ or care environment
• Experience of prioritising own work load
• Good understanding of basic IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of administering medication

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Orchard Health Centre

Orchard Park Road

Hull

HU6 9BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chcpcic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Orchard Health Centre

Orchard Park Road

Hull

HU6 9BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chcpcic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Lauren Pearson

[email protected]

07964686755

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa/pr

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

810-8372304

Job locations

Orchard Health Centre

Orchard Park Road

Hull

HU6 9BX

United Kingdom

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