Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Leedscommunityhealthcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join their Children’s Community Nursing Service. The role involves providing clinical care to children with complex health needs across various school sites. Candidates should enjoy working with children and have good communication skills. This is a permanent position with opportunities for flexible working, focusing on supporting students in Specialist Inclusive Learning Centres. Full training will be provided, and no prior clinical experience is necessary.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a clinical or educational setting is beneficial.
• Must be able to travel between school sites in Leeds.
• No previous clinical experience required, full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to students in the Specialist Inclusive Learning Centres.
• Administer medication and deliver tube feeds to children.
• Work alongside health and education staff to integrate children into school activities.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior healthcare support worker to join our Children’s Community Nursing Service. We have a position within our Inclusion Nursing team who provide vital nursing support for students who have complex health, additional needs or Learning disabilities, who attend the Specialist Inclusive Learning Centres (SILCs). You will be required to work across a number of different school sites within Leeds so the ability to travel between bases is essential.

We work Monday to Friday with various hours from 08.00 – 16.00 and the role is term time only so an ideal opportunity for people who are unable to work in the school holidays. We support applications for flexible working when we can.

Whilst this is a clinical role, we do not expect candidates to have previous clinical experience, but some experience working with children is beneficial. You will receive a full package of training and will be well supported by an experienced team of nurses.

Interested candidates should love working with children, can engage and communicate well with parents and enjoy being part of a team who will work alongside health and education staff.

You will be responsible for providing clinical care within the SILCs in Leeds. The work is interesting, varied, and includes delivering tube feeds to children, administering medication, as well as enabling children to attend school and complete school activities.

We operate a cross service model of working so you will have the opportunity to spend time and work with our other clinical teams – Hannah House, Continuing Care and Children’s Community Nursing which on occasions you may be asked to support.

Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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• Frequency Annual (Agenda for Change roles)
• Vacancy Reference C9833-815-26
• Contract Type Permanent
• Weekly Working Hours 34.25
• Closing Date 29 January, 2026
• Staff Group Additional Clinical Services
• Business Unit Children's Business Unit
• Location TBC - Head Office, Building 3 White Rose Park, Millshaw Park Lane, Leeds, United Kingdom