Community Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3/Band 2 developmental

Bromley Healthcare; Orpington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community interest organization in Orpington is seeking compassionate individuals to join their District Nursing Teams. You will deliver high-quality personal and clinical care to patients in the community, supporting individuals with long-term conditions and rehabilitation needs. The role offers extensive training opportunities and a supportive environment for career progression. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving licence and a commitment to making a lasting impact in people's lives.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts at various retailers

Lease car scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
• Willingness to learn and commitment to healthcare values.
• Experience in care or related field preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal and clinical care to patients in the community.
• Support individuals with long-term conditions and rehabilitation needs.
• Provide delegated clinical tasks depending on competencies.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Strong team spirit

Job description

What You'll Do:

• Deliver high-quality personal and clinical care to patients in the community
• Support individuals with long term conditions, post-hospital care, and patients at end of life
• Working autonomously but have access to the support and supervision of experienced community nurses.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing in our patient and carer communities

What We Offer:

• 8-week induction programme, including classroom-based and practical training
• Achievement of the Care Certificate sign off
• Ongoing support and opportunities for career progression
• Clear development pathways – potential to progress to Nursing Associate and ultimately a Band 5 Community Nurse and beyond. This is a rewarding role for compassionate, motivated people who want to develop their healthcare career within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation, and a genuine interest in working in community healthcare
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
• Compassion, reliability, and a strong team spirit

For a full list of duties and responsibilities associated with this position, please refer to the attached job description. Please note: The essential criteria listed in the job description reflect what is expected of fully competent staff. If you are new or less experienced, you are not expected to meet all of these on day one – what matters most is your values, commitment, and willingness to learn.

This is more than just a job – it's a chance to start a fulfilling career where you can make a lasting impact in people's lives every day.

Salary: £29,179-£31,312 (inc. HCAS)
Hours: FT preferred, some PT available. First 8 weeks require full-time training. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorship not available. You'll work across a 7-day rota (7.5 hrs/day), including weekends & bank holidays. Shifts: 8:15-4:15 or 10:45-6:45.

The Role: Join Bromley Healthcare's District Nursing Teams in Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, or Biggin Hill, delivering care in patients' homes. You'll provide person-centred support for people with long-term conditions, rehabilitation needs, or end-of-life care, plus delegated clinical tasks (e.g. observations, wound care, catheter support) depending on your competencies.

Career Pathways

• Band 2 Entry: For those new to care – full training provided.
• Band 2 Development: For candidates with some experience, building skills via structured training.
• Band 3 Competent: For experienced staff confident in a wide range of delegated tasks.

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Salary is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point. We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.