Frailty Hospital at Home Healthcare Support Worker

Central London Community Health Trust; Wembley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare is recruiting a Frailty Hospital at Home Healthcare Support Worker to join the Brent Unplanned Care Team in Wembley. You will support patients to receive high quality, person-centred care at home, delivering rehabilitation programmes under supervision of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to prevent hospital admissions.

You will help with ADL independence, mobility and discharge planning, undertake home visits, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths to GCSE level or equivalent.
• NVQ 3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent.
• Recent experience in health or social care environment, preferably primary care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy programmes as directed by Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, including exercises, mobility practice, personal care and non pharmacological support.
• Work with patients in community settings, including their own homes, both independently and alongside registered therapists.
• Support patients to achieve rehabilitation goals, promoting independence with activities of daily living and taking a holistic approach to care.
• Monitor patient progress and report any changes or concerns promptly to the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and provide updates on patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with organisational policies.
• Report incidents, risks, or concerns in accordance with Trust procedures.

Skills

Rehabilitation principles

ADL support

Safety awareness

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE English & Maths

NVQ 3 in Health or Social Care

Job description

Frailty Hospital at Home Healthcare Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Frailty Hospital at Home Healthcare Support Workerto join the Brent Unplanned Care Team, based in Wembley. This role is key to supporting patients to receive high quality, person centred care within their own homes, helping to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and enabling timely discharge from acute settings.

The post holder will play an integral role in delivering rehabilitation programmes to patients within the community and Hospital at Home service. Working under the supervision of registered therapists, including Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, you will support the assessment, treatment, and ongoing rehabilitation of patients with a wide range of physical and functional needs.

You will be responsible for implementing therapy treatment plans, supporting individuals to regain independence with activities of daily living, and assisting with mobility and exercise programmes. The role also involves contributing to admission avoidance and facilitating safe and effective discharge planning, ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about community based care and making a difference to patient outcomes.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver therapy programmes, as directed by Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, including exercises, mobility practice, personal care, and non pharmacological support.
• Work with patients in community settings, including their own homes, both independently and alongside registered therapists.
• Support patients to achieve rehabilitation goals, promoting independence with activities of daily living and taking a holistic approach to care.
• Monitor patient progress and report any changes or concerns promptly to the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and provide updates on patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with organisational policies.
• Report incidents, risks, or concerns in accordance with Trust procedures.

Please note: You must hold a full UK driving licence and be a car driver, as you will be expected to undertake home visits.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the responsibilities outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note: You must hold a full UK driving licence and be a car driver, as you will be expected to undertake home visits.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• Broad general education including English and maths to GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ 3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent academic qualification and /or equivalent level of experience of working as a Physio / OT / Rehab assistant

Experience

• Recent experience of working in a relevant health or social care environment
• Experience of primary care working
• Experience of working as a physio / OT / Rehab assistant
• Experience of supervising / teaching others

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of the skills required for effective team working
• Understanding of rehabilitation and issues relating to promoting independence
• Awareness of the impact of ageing process
• Awareness of health and safety issues related to primary care working in particular
• Understanding of supervision
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Basic numeracy skills
• Understanding of the role of a Therapy Support technical instructor including the limitations of the role
• Experience of working with ADL equipment

Other

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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.

£33,262 to £36,027 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS