# Advanced Support Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-support-worker/0bcd9a1c-c5f8-4b2b-8c1b-31defbddefd4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-support-worker/0bcd9a1c-c5f8-4b2b-8c1b-31defbddefd4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Trinity House (Trust Headquarters) - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 32 hours per week (Times to be confirmed. Will require some weekend working. Would prefer 4 days) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-01T17:19:54.693Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Margate/Kent_Community_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Stroke_Rehabilitation/Stroke_Rehabilitation-v8211515 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8211515?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 Advanced Support Worker to join our caring and progressive team in Margate. 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 Our therapy teams provide support to people who need extra help to allow them to get home safely following an illness or operation. We work in a range of setting including patient’s homes, community hospitals and clinics. As an Advanced Support Worker you will support patients to follow a care plan and provide feedback to the rest of the team on their progress. You will use your knowledge and expertise to provide a safe environment which supports patients to reach their therapy goals. As an Advanced Support Worker you will work as part of a team to keep patients safe and well in Margate. You will use your clinical judgment to support evidence-based care planning and make sure that people who use our services have a good experience. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS - Knowledge of up to date general clinical practice ### Experience **Essential** - Demonstratable experience as a Senior Healthcare worker - Experience of working as part of a team - Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages including electronic record keeping **Desirable** - Experience of community hospital environment - Prior therapy work with patients that have neurological conditions. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Evidence of Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5) or willingness to complete - Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths) **Desirable** - Mentorship / Coaching qualification ### Ability to Manage **Essential** - Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the Registered Practitioner - Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures - Ability to manage own time effectively ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice - Ability to work under pressure ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Ability to communicate with a wide range of people both written and verbally - Ability to organise own work - A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 536.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10547827) - [staff privacy notice (pdf, 528.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2665) - [kchft values into action (pdf, 440.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=479) - [staff journey illustration (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2277) - [a guide to completing your application (pdf, 296.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2025) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.