Health Care Support Worker

Job RoleHealth Care Support Worker Band 3 (£24,937 - £26,598)Permanent37.5 per weeksResponsibilitiesAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to work in the Locala Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Team in Huddersfield.The post holder will be required to work within the service, supporting excellent holistic care to patients receiving cardiac rehabilitation. This will involve working with the multi-disciplinary team of nurses, physiotherapists, and exercise professionals in a wide variety of community settings. You will be part of the team running the Cardiac Rehabilitation programmes, including setting up and supporting patients in exercise classes, education sessions, assessments and home programme delivery as well as working in the nurse led clinics taking patient observations and histories. There will be some administrative duties to undertake on behalf of the team.We are looking for an individual with multi-disciplinary skills who is confident working as part of a team in a variety of settings. Experience of working with patients with cardiac disorders would be ideal but not essential as support and training will be offered.Be part of the team delivering Cardiac Rehabilitation - setting up and supporting patients in exercise classesWork closely with the Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologists to support assessments and clinic deliveryWork closely with the Cardiac Nurses to support clinics by taking baseline observations and simple historiesSupport the delivery of clinics by booking in patients, arranging appointments, ensuring adequate equipment and suppliesHigh level of interpersonal skills for working face to face with patients and carersExperience/good knowledge of working in community settings.Ability to work within a multidisciplinary teamEvidence of good communication and team-working skills, including some basic administration skillsFind out more about Locala through our Thrive StrategyFor full details about the role please see - Job description and person specificationFor more information about the role, please contact Sarah Hellewell. sarah.hellewell@locala.org.ukClosing date - 17/11/2025Interview date -TBCWe reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applicationsAbout UsHere at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.“Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.”Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.Generous pension - We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.