Integrated Community Support Worker | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Hastings, Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking support workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and more for its community and acute teams. With flexible hours and a commitment to innovative patient care, the roles offer a chance to work closely with healthcare professionals while supporting patients to recover at home. Benefits include NHS pension schemes and access to onsite facilities.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Staff discount schemes

On-site nurseries

Access to Occupational Health

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and access to a car is mandatory.
• Experience in personal care and support is desirable.
• Ability to motivate and encourage patients in their recovery.

Responsibilities

• Support people to wash and dress, promoting independence.
• Encourage and motivate patients with managing their nutrition.
• Medical management under supervision of senior staff.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification

Job description

AtEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT),we’renot just imagining a better future for healthcare—we’rebuilding it. We are committed to improving outcomes forpatients, anddriven by a quality improvement approachwe’rerethinkingwhat’spossible for patient care through a bold and forward-looking plan. We are investing in ourAcute Therapy,Urgent Community Response, andVirtual Wardservices.


As part of our"Art of the Possible"vision,we’redelivering rehabilitation and care that is:

• Closer to home

• Faster to access

• Seamlessly coordinated

• Built around our patients

* you must have a full UK driving license and access to a car


OurHome FirstandVirtual Wardmodels are at the heart of this transformation—enabling people to recover in their own homes with hospital-level support, surrounded by comfort, dignity, and expert care.


This means:

• Faster recoveryand fewer hospital admissions

• Truly personalised care, wherever it’s needed

• Greater independenceand better outcomes for our communities


But innovationdoesn’thappen without passionate people.That’swhywe’reinvesting not just in services—but inyou.


Your Next Opportunity Starts Here



We’rerecruiting now for talented individuals to join our expanding teams in both acute and community settings.


We’relooking for:
• Occupational Therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Speech and Language Therapists
• Dietitians
• Registered Nurses
• Support Workers across Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Dietetics & Nursing



A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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• Support people to wash and dress promoting independence.
• Encourage and motivate patients with managing their nutrition.
• Medicines management from an administration chart under the supervision of an Integrated Senior Support Worker.
• The team work from 8am-10pm 7 days a week, shifts are flexible with full and part time opportunities.
• Independent travel between patient's homes and the office base in a timely manner

The ISW role is an opportunity to provide outstanding care and support to patients in their own homes. The role involves working alongside Senior ISWs, Nurses and Therapists to optimise patient outcomes. ISWs provide personal care, meds support and support with eating and drinking as well as working towards further competencies to further support the Multidisciplinary team.

The Urgent Community Response teamwork alongside the integrated night service who provide cover overnight

Please refer to Job description regarding full duties of this role

* you must have a full UK driving license and access to a car



Multiple roles available acrossAgenda for Change bandings, with flexible options to suit your lifestyle and ambitions.


Why Choose ESHT?


️NHS Pension Scheme
️Staff discount schemes
️On-site nurseries
️Access to Occupational Health
️Staff restaurants on acute sites
️Forward-thinking, supportive teams
️A real chance to shape thefuture of healthcare


This is more than just a job.It'syour opportunity to be part of atransformational journey, where innovation meets compassion, and whereyour ideas and impact truly matter.


Ready to take the next step? Explore our vacancies and apply today!





This advert closes on Thursday 21 Aug 2025