Therapeutic Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and adaptable Therapeutic Worker to join a caring and progressive team within Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will support clinical teams by using their knowledge, experience, and expertise to deliver great patient care. The role requires a passion for delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a positive patient experience. It is a part-time, permanent position.
Essential criteria
- Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
- Demonstratable experience as a Healthcare Assistant / Worker in a health or social care setting;
- Experience of working as part of a team;
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster / AT-P / CIS)
Desirable criteria
- Experience within community healthcare setting;
- Experience of working with people living with dementia or cognitive impairment;
- Experience of working with people with frailty
- Awareness of developments in the NHS;
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice;
- Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
- Skills and Abilities
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written);
- Ability to organise own work;
- Moderate IT skills.
- Ability to Manage
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures
- Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
- Demonstratable experience as a Healthcare Assistant / Worker in a health or social care setting;
- Experience of working as part of a team;
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster / AT-P / CIS)
- Experience within community healthcare setting;
- Experience of working with people living with dementia or cognitive impairment;
- Experience of working with people with frailty
- Awareness of developments in the NHS;
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice;
- Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
- Skills and Abilities
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written);
- Ability to organise own work;
- Moderate IT skills.
- Ability to Manage
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures
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.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 14d
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Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Therapeutic Worker
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Therapeutic Worker to join our caring and progressive team.
We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That's where you come in.
We're always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an impo
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