Healthcare Support Worker — Flexible Hours, Path to Nursing

Ekhuft; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker to join the team at Kent & Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury. The role offers permanent contracts with 37.5 hours per week across full-time, part-time and flexible arrangements.

You will receive comprehensive training, supervision and hands-on experience to develop skills toward a nursing career, with opportunities across a range of wards and services within the hospital.

Qualifications

• GCSE grades D-G (or Level 1) in Maths and English
• GCSE or Level 2 equivalent Maths and English
• Completed Care Certificate
• Level 2 Qualification in Health & Social Care

Responsibilities

• Provide fundamental personal care such as bathing, toileting and dressing.
• Assist with meals and support patients with appearance.
• Adhere to Trust policies and data protection guidelines.

Skills

Basic patient care understanding

Frontline customer service

Personal care procedures

Basic computer skills

Education

GCSE ( Maths & English ) D–G / Level 1

GCSE or Level 2 Maths & English

Care Certificate

Health & Social Care Level 2

Job description

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker to join the team at Kent & Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury. The role offers permanent contracts with 37.5 hours per week across full-time, part-time and flexible arrangements.

You will receive comprehensive training, supervision and hands-on experience to develop skills toward a nursing career, with opportunities across a range of wards and services within the hospital.