Community Health Care Support Worker - countywide
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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 involves providing direct patient care in their own homes as part of the Community Nursing Service across Buckinghamshire. You will assist with long-term condition reviews, phlebotomy, continence care, and other delegated clinical tasks. The position requires working closely with Community Nurses and other healthcare professionals to support patient independence and prevent hospital admissions. It's an opportunity for Healthcare Assistants to develop clinical skills with ongoing training and support within a 7-day service.
Essential criteria
- English and Maths Qualification. Either; GCSE A-C, Functional Skills Level 2, or GCSE 4 +
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR Diploma in Health and Support Level 3 OR Care Certificate in healthcare (Level 3)
- Special Circumstances
- Valid and current driving license and car to be able to travel to locations throughout locality
- Previous caring experience of working in health or social care environment
- Awareness of the needs of older people
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions
- Previous NHS/Social care /Voluntary organisation experience
- Understanding of Integrated Team
- Education, Qualifications & Training
- English and Maths Qualification. Either; GCSE A-C, Functional Skills Level 2, or GCSE 4 +
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR Diploma in Health and Support Level 3 OR Care Certificate in healthcare (Level 3)
- Special Circumstances
- Valid and current driving license and car to be able to travel to locations throughout locality
- Previous caring experience of working in health or social care environment
- Awareness of the needs of older people
- Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions
- Previous NHS/Social care /Voluntary organisation experience
- Understanding of Integrated Team
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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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Community Health Care Support Worker - countywide
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
Do you want to make a real difference to patients in their own homes while developing your healthcare skills? We are looking for enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join our Community Nursing Service in a new role that supports care delivery across Buckinghamshire.
Working as part of a supportive team, you will provide direct patient care and assist with long-term condition reviews, phlebotomy, continence care and other delegated clinical tasks. You'll work closely with Community Nurses and other healthcare professionals to help people remain independent at home, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and achieve the best possible outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for Healthcare Assistants who are keen to develop their clinical skills and be part of an innovative approach to community healthcare. We offer ongoing training and support within a 7-day service.
Main duties of the job
- To work alone using initiative and a wide range of health and social care skills, within the guidance set and agreed by the professional members of the team. The term 'professional' member of the team refers to those clinicians, social workers etc within the team who make the initial assessment and are responsible for the patient's case
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