Healthcare Support Worker - The Orchards
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This advert explicitly states that sponsorship is not offered.
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Role summary
This role is an excellent entry point into the NHS as a Healthcare Support Worker, offering hands-on experience, full training, and career progression opportunities. You will work closely with patients, their families, and carers as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting them to build independence and develop daily living skills. The position requires compassion and commitment, and in return, you will receive structured induction, on-the-job training, and access to career development programs. You will gain real NHS experience and learn from dedicated professionals.
Essential criteria
- Level 2 qualification or equivalent in a relevant area gained through experience, on the job training, short courses and completion of work-based competencies
- Completed care certificate, in the process or willingness to work towards the care certificate.
- Level 2 qualification or equivalent in a relevant area gained through experience, on the job training, short courses and completion of work-based competencies
- Completed care certificate, in the process or willingness to work towards the care certificate.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Support Worker - The Orchards
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
Looking for a role where you can make a difference and build a future in healthcare? Start your NHS Career as a Healthcare Support Worker!
The role is an excellent entry point into the NHS, offering hands-on experience, full training and opportunities for career progression, including access to nursing and occupational therapy apprenticeships.
You'll work closely with patients, their families and carers, playing a vital part in ensuring everyone who uses our services has a positive and supportive experience. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you'll work alongside nurses, activity coordinators, social workers, occupational therapists and psychiatrists, offering you a unique chance to learn from different specialties every day. Every shift is an opportunity to develop your knowledge.
You'll bring compassion and commitment, and we'll equip you with:
*A structured induction over the first six months
*On-the-job training
*Opportunities to complete recognised care qualifications
*Access to career development programmes
*Mentoring and ongoing support
We ask for flexibility to work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights and bank holidays, and in return you'll gain experience, knowledge and opportunities that can
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