Bank Healthcare Assistant - Community

Integrated Care System; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a flexible Healthcare Assistant to support patients in their homes across East Kent. The ideal candidate will have a level 3 qualification in care and prior experience in a health or social care setting. This role offers the freedom to choose your own shifts and access to NHS benefits, making it perfect for those seeking variety and a better work-life balance.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Free training and CPD opportunities

Access to NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable recent experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Worker in a health or social care setting.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Knowledge of up to date clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in their homes and community settings.
• Choose shifts that suit your schedule.
• Assist in delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Skills

Sound communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to organise own work

Ability to use own initiative

Education

Relevant level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Go back Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Healthcare Assistant - Community

The closing date is 17 August 2025

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for flexibility, variety, and a better work-life balance? Join the KCHFT Bank Team and work shifts that suit you, across a range of community services in East Kent.You'll support patients in their own homes and community settings, helping deliver high-quality, compassionate care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

Main duties of the job

o Choose your own shifts - work when it suits youo Weekly pay with access to enhanced bank rateso Priority access to shifts before agency staffo Gain experience across multiple teams and serviceso NHS Pension Scheme (if eligible)o Free training, induction and CPD opportunitieso Access to NHS discounts, Blue Light Card and moreo No minimum hours commitment - total flexibilityWhat you'll need:o Experience in community healthcare or similar settingo A full UK driving licence and access to a caro Kindness, reliability, and excellent communication skillsIf you're passionate about patient care and want the freedom to shape your own schedule, apply today and make a difference with KCHFT.

About us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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Job responsibilities

As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ/ QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent or working towards Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)

Experience

• Demonstrable recent experience as a Healthcare Assistant/ Worker in a health or social care setting
• Experience of working as part of a team

Knowledge

• Knowledge of up to date clinical practice

Skills

• Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to organise own work Ability to use own initiative

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

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.

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust