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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 11 November 2026

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Job summary

Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 3 Support Worker in our Community Bridging Service!

Please note you need to have a full UK Driving Licence for this role.

This vacancy is for 2 Part Time Positions.

Post 1 - 37.5 hours per week

Post 2 - 17.5 hours per week

Early shifts start at 8am and late shifts finish at 9pm.

IT IS NOT A SPONSORED ROLE as it does not meet the required salary threshold.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for caring, flexible individuals to provide high-quality support to clients in their own homes, helping with daily living activities and promoting independence.

You'll work shifts between 8am and 9pm, including weekends, and play a vital role in early identification of deteriorating patients, all while developing your skills through continuous professional development.

If you have experience in health and social care, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to our Trust values--committed to excellence, working together, and facing the future--we'd love to hear from you! A full UK driving licence and business insurance are essential. Start your rewarding career with us and help shape the future of community care.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality care to clients under the indirect supervision of Team manager within the community bridging service.
• To support clients with activities of daily living in a clients home
• Ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals
• To participate in continuous professional development and other team activities
• Carry out a range of duties within agreed competency skill set e.g. meal prep
• To ensure that all patients on the caseload are safe.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

This vacancy is linked with the opportunity for Apprenticeship (for those eligible for Apprenticeships). This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar Healthcare qualification.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum, pro rata, incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

151-DW0042-M

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can read more about the key tasks and responsibilities associated with this role in the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.

Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.

Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.

Level 3 Apprenticeship, see info available on this link: Senior healthcare support worker / Skills England

Please note, in line with UK Home Office legislation and due to upcoming changes to sponsorship requirements, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship for this vacancy.

Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can read more about the key tasks and responsibilities associated with this role in the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.

Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.

Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.

Level 3 Apprenticeship, see info available on this link: Senior healthcare support worker / Skills England

Please note, in line with UK Home Office legislation and due to upcoming changes to sponsorship requirements, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship for this vacancy.

Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Apprenticeship in Care (or relevant subject) or a minimum of 1yr experience in health and social care setting
• GCSE maths and English (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Care (or relevant subject)
• Care certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in care eg as HCA
• Safe moving and handling experience

Desirable

• Previous community experience
• Complex moving and handling experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Moving and handling of clients
• Personal care to clients in a person-centred manner
• Follow clear instructions and feedback to senior staff
• Work safely with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Knowledge of some medical conditions / exercise therapy
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written

Special Requirements

Essential

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Apprenticeship in Care (or relevant subject) or a minimum of 1yr experience in health and social care setting
• GCSE maths and English (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Care (or relevant subject)
• Care certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in care eg as HCA
• Safe moving and handling experience

Desirable

• Previous community experience
• Complex moving and handling experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Moving and handling of clients
• Personal care to clients in a person-centred manner
• Follow clear instructions and feedback to senior staff
• Work safely with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Knowledge of some medical conditions / exercise therapy
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written

Special Requirements

Essential

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Community Matron RN DN QN

Kelly Gray

[email protected]

07557926032

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum, pro rata, incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

151-DW0042-M

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

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