Integrated Support Worker B3

NHS; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Eastbourne as an Integrated Support Worker. You'll provide essential care in patients' homes, promoting independence and supporting recovery. With flexible roles available across various disciplines, this is an opportunity to make a real difference in patient care.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Free psychological support

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in nursing or social care setting.
• Experience of working independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support people to wash and dress promoting independence.
• Encourage and motivate patients with managing their nutrition.
• Medicines management under supervision.

Skills

Customer care

Basic knowledge of the NHS

Knowledge of basic infection control principles

Education

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3

Good standard of general education

Job description

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust: Investing in Rehabilitation and Home First services to deliver 'The Art of the Possible'

At East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT), we're not just imagining a better future for healthcare--we're building it.

We are committed to improving outcomes for patients, and driven by a quality improvement approach we're rethinking what's possible for patient care through a bold and forward-looking plan. We are investing in our Acute Therapy, Urgent Community Response, and Virtual Ward services. As part of our "Art of the Possible" vision, we're delivering rehabilitation and care that is:

• Closer to home

• Faster to access

• Seamlessly coordinated

• Built around our patients

*Must have full UK driving license and access to a car

Main duties of the job

Our Home First and Virtual Ward models 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 recovery and fewer hospital admissions

• Truly personalised care, wherever it's needed

• Greater independence and better outcomes for our communities

But innovation doesn't happen without passionate people. That's why we're investing not just in services--but in you.

Your Next Opportunity Starts Here

We're recruiting now for talented individuals to join our expanding teams in both acute and community settings.

We're looking for:o Occupational Therapistso Physiotherapistso Speech and Language Therapistso Dietitianso Registered Nurseso Support Workers across Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Dietetics & Nursing

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

About us

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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Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Details Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-CFLC007-B

Job locations

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

Job description Job responsibilities

• 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

*Must have full UK driving license and access to a car

Job description Job responsibilities

• 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

*Must have full UK driving license and access to a car

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Good standard of general education, including English and Maths.
• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 or equivalent experience
• Satisfactory General Education and evidence of additional training relevant to role.

Desirable

• Educated to GCSE level

Experience Essential

• Previous experience in nursing or social care setting Customer care
• Experience of working independently as well as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous community nursing and/or Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy experience
• Experience of working in a community setting

Knowledge Essential

• Basic knowledge of the NSH and healthcare
• Knowledge of basic infection control principles
• Awareness of health & safety issues in the working environment
• Awareness of own skills & the requirements of the role

Desirable

• Understanding the principles of adult & child protection

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Good standard of general education, including English and Maths.
• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 or equivalent experience
• Satisfactory General Education and evidence of additional training relevant to role.

Desirable

• Educated to GCSE level

Experience Essential

• Previous experience in nursing or social care setting Customer care
• Experience of working independently as well as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous community nursing and/or Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy experience
• Experience of working in a community setting

Knowledge Essential

• Basic knowledge of the NSH and healthcare
• Knowledge of basic infection control principles
• Awareness of health & safety issues in the working environment
• Awareness of own skills & the requirements of the role

Desirable

• Understanding the principles of adult & child protection

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)