Band 2 - Healthcare Support Worker

Please find attached the job description and information sheet for your review which provide further details about the position and the programme.

You will be required to complete the Care Certificate qualification as part of your on-going training.

The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. The qualification is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and will form part of a robust induction programme.

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Residency and funding eligibility : You must meet the relevant residency and immigration status requirements under the applicable funding rules. Eligibility will be assessed individually.

We are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Due to funding requirements, you must be aged 19 by 31st March 2027.We are recruiting for full time ward based positions covering a 24 hour, 7 day a week shift pattern (rotational shifts, with enhanced pay for weekends and nights).

Posts involve working 3 long days/nights per week, with 1 week in 4 working a 4 day/night week.

Shifts are 12.5 hours long (this includes an hour allocated for breaks). Shifts start at 7:15am - 7:45pm or 7:15pm - 7:45am. Shifts will cover 7 days per week, days, nights and Bank Holidays.

We cannot accommodate set shift patterns, day or night only shifts. If you are unable to commit to the working pattern, as detailed above, we would suggest that you apply to join NHS Professionals.

Once you have experience in the role, if you are looking to progress, we have fantastic opportunities within the Trust for you to complete a Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship or to go on to complete the Nursing Associate program. These opportunities are fully supported and financed by the Trust. Please ask us for more information if you are interested.