Healthcare Support Worker

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker. This rewarding position offers flexibility and support while enabling skill development in various specialties. Candidates should have GCSE qualifications and experience in a care environment. The role involves supporting patients and assisting nursing staff in an acute medical setting.

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards care certificate.
• Experience working in a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in their daily activities.
• Assist nursing staff in providing care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Education

Minimum grade C or above GCSE English

Grade C or above in GCSE Maths/Science

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 06 October 2025

We are a multi-skilled team working hard to help improve patients' lives and help them deal with their medical conditions with pride and without fear. We offer a rewarding, flexible, and supportive role with great opportunities to learn a range of skills and work towards higher personal goals.

Main duties of the job

We are offering a Healthcare Assistant position with opportunities to learn within various specialties, as well as general medicine, while working on an acute medical ward.

About us

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. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people', guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference'.

We have a new way of working, called 'We care', which empowers front-line staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for details.

Person Specification

Experience

• Willing to work towards care certificate
• Experience working in a care environment

Qualifications

• Minimum grade C or above GCSE English
• Grade C or above in GCSE Maths/Science

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for previous criminal convictions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.