Job summary
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to people's lives?
At Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, we're looking for people with the right values, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in helping others. You don't need previous healthcare experience.
Main duties of the job
- Support patients to live healthier, more independent lives
- Work alongside nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals
- Gain valuable skills and experience in healthcare
- Earn a salary while studying for a nationally recognised qualification
- Start a rewarding career with excellent progression opportunities within the NHS
About us
Just as we care about our patients wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Support with gaining your driving license *T&Cs apply
- Car lease scheme *T&Cs apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what its like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is an apprenticeship where you will learn on the job and work towards becoming a qualified Healthcare Support Worker.You will complete a Level 3 qualification while gaining real experience supporting patients in their homes and local community settings.You will work with guidance from nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide safe, kind, and respectful care.The focus is on helping people stay independent and improve their wellbeing.As you develop your skills and confidence, you will take on more responsibilities within the team. You will be allocated a work-based mentor who will support you throughout the programme, helping you learn, build confidence and understand your role. You will always have access to guidance and support whenever you need it.
Person Specification
What you will need to apply
Essential
- Level 2 qualification (GCSE Grade 4 or C or above, or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Aged 18 years or over on start date of employment
- Able to work 37.5 hours per week, this will include your training days
- Not currently undertaking any other apprenticeship or further education or university level programmes
- Meet apprenticeship residency requirements
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning.
- If you are on a visa this needs to cover at least 2 years from the start of employment with no need for renewals during this period
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
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
CLCH NHS Trust
SW London
London
SW1P 2PF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Contact Details:
Central London Community Health Trust Recruitment Team
