Sirona care & health CIC

Health Equity and Inclusion Support Worker

The closing date is 14 April 2026

Job summary

Would you like to make a difference to the community you live in and love? We have an opportunity to join our team of Health, Equity & Inclusion Support Workers across Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire!

Our teams support patients to live independently and improve their quality of life in the place they like to call home.

As a Health, Equity & Inclusion Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in our service. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team made up of clinicians such as Physiotherapists and Nurses to provide ongoing clinical activities such as, nursing tasks, rehabilitation, recovery and support with daily routines and personal care.

Successful candidates will have the support from their teams to be comfortable working independently in the community. If you have strong verbal communication skills and can use initiative to ensure service users and their families have the best experience, then we want to hear from you. In return we can offer a fulfilling and rewarding career within our teams with opportunities for development.

We will offer a tailored training package to suit your development needs to make sure you feel fully supported within your new role - should you wish to progress further in your career then Sirona can offer a number of opportunities such as apprenticeships, where we have strong links with local higher education partners.

Main duties of the job

To carry out plans as directed by a senior member of the team, in accordance with instructions and recognised training received and competencies signed off to enable a level of autonomy in practice and decision-making using protocols as drawn up by the service.
Understanding children and adult safeguarding referral processes and criteria throughout BNSSG and able to recognise and raise concerns with a senior member of the team. This includes making referrals to safeguarding services under supervision.
To be competent in completing following bespoke training, holistic clinical assessments. Able to recognise patients who are in distress, agitated, mentally, physically and emotionally and act appropriately which may include immediate referrals onwards and reporting outcomes to line manager as appropriate.
Provide and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all patients and carers.
Competent in clinical documentation into electronic patient records, templates or similar

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7818243-SL

Job locations

Charlotte Keel Medical Practice

77 Seymour Rd

Bristol

BS5 0UA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Please note, as we do not hold a certificate of sponsorship for this role we are unable to accept applications from non-UK residents for this vacancy.

If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Please note, as we do not hold a certificate of sponsorship for this role we are unable to accept applications from non-UK residents for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Able to work without direct supervision, as agreed within the team, to achieve the objectives of the post.
Able to prioritise tasks and make correct decisions within a set of clear guidelines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and persuasive skills where necessary.
Experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting.
Ability to practice in a non-discriminatory way when approaching all colleagues and service users.
Ability to manipulate fine tools e.g. for venepuncture.
Experience of team working and an understanding of team dynamics including what factors make a team work well and what can go wrong and why.
Able to use a variety of IT systems e.g. email, EMIS.

Desirable

Recent relevant experience within a community setting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Able to work without direct supervision, as agreed within the team, to achieve the objectives of the post.
Able to prioritise tasks and make correct decisions within a set of clear guidelines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and persuasive skills where necessary.
Experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting.
Ability to practice in a non-discriminatory way when approaching all colleagues and service users.
Ability to manipulate fine tools e.g. for venepuncture.
Experience of team working and an understanding of team dynamics including what factors make a team work well and what can go wrong and why.
Able to use a variety of IT systems e.g. email, EMIS.

Desirable

Recent relevant experience within a community setting.

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.