Neurological Support Worker | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £14,962 - £15,958 p.a. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 6JF |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7739731/152-C36825 |
Summary
Neurological support worker
Dorset HealthCare are looking for a neurological support worker to join our supportive trust!
As a Neurological support worker you will be joining the community Neurology service that is supportive and dynamic. You will be responsible for supporting patients and the service across East Dorset. We welcome ideas of change that could contribute to creating a better service for people living with long term neurological conditions.
You will be supported by Neurological specialist therapists including occupational therapists, physiotherapists and a team lead. We offer CPD opportunities, regular supervision and peer supervision.
We could be flexible with how the hours are met over the working days, as long as the services needs are met. We embrace flexible working and we support a hybrid model of working from home as well as the office.
If you have any queries or would like to meet the service, please contactwendy.bailey@nhs.netor call 01202 705606.
The support worker will work within community neurology service to support clients who have a long term neurological condition living within the community.
The job holder will be expected to work alongside professionals providing assistance during joint assessments.
The job holder will also have independent contact with clients and/or carers once care has been prescribed.
They will support, monitor and provide interventions to clients and their carers, within their own home and/or their local community.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Thursday 12 Feb 2026