Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Support Worker
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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 a Part Time position, working 18 hours per week.
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.
- Play a vital role in early identification of deteriorating patients.
- Develop 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
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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.
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Detailed Job Description And Main 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.
Important Information For Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship
Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:
- The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UKVI.
- The role is not included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL).
- The role is below RQF Level 6 (graduate level).
These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on a Graduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.
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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Level 3 Apprenticeship in Care (or relevant subject).
- Care certificate.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in care e.g. as HCA.
- Safe moving and handling experience.
Desirable criteria
- Previous community experience.
- Complex moving and handling experience.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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.
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Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of some medical conditions / exercise therapy.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
- Hold a full UK Driving Licence.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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