Healthcare Support Worker

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital trust in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated Healthcare Support Workers to join their team. The role involves providing essential patient care, assisting with personal needs, and maintaining a safe environment. Applicants should have GCSE qualifications in Maths and English, along with a completed Care Certificate. This position offers both full-time and part-time hours, requiring flexibility for a variety of shifts. Salary is approximately £24,465 annually, with adherence to important healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• GCSE grades D‑G or level 1 equivalent in Maths and English (or higher).
• Completed Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine personal care duties with supervision available.
• Assisting patients with basic needs and supporting nursing staff.
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Recording and communicating patient information accurately.

Skills

Experience of working with people, ideally in front-line patient care

Basic computer/keyboard skills

GCSE grades D-G or level 1 equivalent in Maths and English

Completed Care Certificate

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 27 January 2026

Please note that we are unable to provide Sponsorship for our Healthcare Support Worker roles

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Band 2 Healthcare Support Workers for the following hospitals: William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate and Kent & Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury. The majority of positions are in Surgical, Medical, Admission wards and the Emergency Department. Full‑time and part‑time hours (minimum 30 hours per week) are available, but nursing is carried out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so full flexibility is required.

Main duties of the job

The NHS is currently experiencing a unique situation with unprecedented challenges. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to developing staff. Healthcare Support Workers will undertake a variety of responsibilities as part of patient care and support, including:

• Carrying out routine personal care duties with supervision available.
• Assisting patients with basic needs and supporting nursing staff.
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Recording and communicating patient information accurately.

Qualifications & Training

• GCSE grades D‑G or level 1 equivalent in Maths and English (or higher).
• Completed Care Certificate.

Clinical skills and experience

• Experience of working with people, ideally in front‑line patient care.
• Basic computer/keyboard skills.

Governance

• Adheres to Trust policies.
• Will comply with the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Guidelines and local confidentiality policies.
• Act under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to maintain a safe working environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

£24,465 a year (pro rata if applicable)

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.