Health Care Support Worker

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust invites applications for a compassionate Health Care Support Worker (Band 3) to join our Community Nursing and Rehabilitation teams. You will support patients to stay independent and receive high quality care in their homes and community settings, under the guidance of a registered nurse or allied health professional.

The role offers structured training and competency assessments to grow in your role, with a focus on person-centred care, infection

Qualifications

• Must be able to work under supervision of registered nurses and allied health professionals.
• Support patients with daily living activities, observations and mobility tasks.
• Commitment to safeguarding, infection prevention and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care under supervision of registered nurses and allied health professionals.
• Undertake delegated clinical tasks within your competencies, including observations, glucose monitoring, urinalysis, mobility support and daily living activities.
• Observe, record and report clinical information, escalating changes in patients' conditions promptly.
• Provide information, reassurance and guidance to patients and carers, promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain a safe working environment, adhering to infection prevention, safeguarding, health and safety and lone-working policies.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and service development.
• Maintain mandatory training, professional competencies and CPD records.
• Support the induction and development of new colleagues and students where appropriate.

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Health Care Support Worker (Band 3) to join our Community Nursing and Rehabilitation teams. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to patients' lives by supporting them to remain independent and receive high quality care in their own homes and community settings. Working under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional, you will provide a range of general and specialist care tailored to individual patient needs. You will be supported to develop your skills and confidence through structured training and competency assessments, enabling you to grow within your role and deliver care safely and effectively. As a valued member of the team, you will play an important role in delivering person centred care, supporting service performance, and maintaining high standards of quality and compassion across the service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care under the supervision of registered nurses and allied health professionals.
• Undertake delegated clinical tasks within your competencies, including observations, glucose monitoring, urinalysis, mobility support and daily living activities.
• Observe, record and report clinical information, recognising and promptly escalating changes in patients' conditions.
• Provide information, reassurance and guidance to patients and carers, promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain a safe working environment, adhering to infection prevention, safeguarding, health and safety and lone-working policies.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and service development.
• Maintain mandatory training, professional competencies and CPD records.
• Support the induction and development of new colleagues and students where appropriate.

Duties may be reviewed in line with service needs, in consultation with the postholder.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must not require employer sponsorship to undertake this role. Unfortunately, we will be unable to progress applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship, either now or to continue working in the UK during the employment period.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have valid right to work in the UK and must not require employer sponsorship to undertake this role. Unfortunately, we will be unable to progress applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship, either now or to continue working in the UK during the employment period.

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. Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust's values -Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment,alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.