Job Role
Health Care Assistant
Band 3: £24,937 - £26,598
37.5 per week (part-time considered)
Permanent
Location: North Kirklees & Greater Huddersfield
Responsibilities
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality care in the community? Locala is inviting applications from Healthcare Assistants who share our commitment to person-centred care and want to make a real difference to patients\' lives.
As part of our Community Nursing Network, you\'ll work alongside qualified nurses to provide holistic, seamless care for housebound patients.
Your role will include:
Supporting nurses with assessments and care planning
Delivering nursing-based care to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions
Promoting self-care for patients with long-term conditions
Contributing to health promotion and innovative service improvement projects
We have nine teams across Kirklees, offering flexibility to support work-life balance. Our service operates between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm, with core hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You\'ll be expected to work one weekend in four and two late shifts (1:00 pm – 9:00 pm) over a four-week period. Car driver essential.
We\'re looking for someone who is:
Enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable
Passionate about delivering excellent care
Experienced in wound care
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and patient-centred care.
To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy
For more information please refer to Job Description & Person Specification
Please contact sarah.taylor@locala.org.uk or lisa.holdsworth@locala.org.uk for any further information
Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check.
Closing date – 19/01/2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.
About us
Here 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.
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Contact Details:
Locala Health And Wellbeing Recruitment Team
