# Healthcare Support Worker - Band 2 to 3 (Isle of Wight based) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Isle of Wight NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-support-worker-band-2-to-3-isle-of-wight-based/4c36eeee-1c6d-4f07-899f-12fbf4c21c12 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-support-worker-band-2-to-3-isle-of-wight-based/4c36eeee-1c6d-4f07-899f-12fbf4c21c12.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Isle of Wight NHS Trust - **Location:** St Mary's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25272.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-11-01T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-16T12:50:47.323Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9470-26-0582 - **Application URL:** https://easyapply.jobs/r/aKhegia27rA3Wa2h14jV - **Employer website:** https://www.iow.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Healthcare Support Worker Band 2 to 3 development role. Salary: £25,272 pro rata per annum. Work Location: St Mary's Hosp (IOW), Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG, Newport, United Kingdom, PO30 5TG. Hours per week: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (will consider part time, minimum 23 hours). Contract Type: Permanent. Whether you're new to care or already have experience, we'd love to hear from you. As a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW), you'll play a vital role in helping patients feel safe, supported and cared for during their stay in hospital. If you're compassionate, reliable, enjoy working with people and want a career that truly matters, this could be the perfect opportunity. No previous healthcare experience is essential. We'll provide full training, support and development to help you succeed in your role. ### Main duties of the job Why join us? - Full support through a comprehensive two week induction programme - Opportunity to complete the Care Certificate - Learn valuable healthcare skills and gain NHS experience - Work as part of a friendly and supportive team - Excellent opportunities for career development within the NHS - Have a career for life - Shift enhancements for evenings, nights and weekends Working alongside registered healthcare professionals, you'll support patients with their day to day care and wellbeing, helping them maintain their dignity, comfort and independence. ### About us Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trusts beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please upload a copy of Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent International) qualifications to your application, without this information you will not be invited to interview. ### Details - Date posted: 16 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 2 - Salary: £25,272 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: REF2647T - Job locations: St Mary's Hospital (IOW), Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Typical duties include: - Supporting patients with personal care and hygiene - Helping patients move safely and comfortably - Assisting with meals and hydration - Making beds and maintaining a clean environment - Observing and reporting changes in a patient's condition - Recording information accurately using hospital systems - Providing reassurance and emotional support to patients and relatives What we're looking for We are looking for caring people who: - Have a positive and compassionate approach - Enjoy working as part of a team - Are reliable and willing to learn - Can remain calm and organised in a busy environment - Share our commitment to providing outstanding patient care Shift patterns Our services operate 24 hours a day and shifts may include: - Early: 07:30 - 15:30 - Late: 12:00 - 20:00 - Long Day: 07:30 - 20:00 - Night: 19:30 - 08:00 Please upload copies of your Maths and English qualifications with your application. For a full list of roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Desirable** - Experience in acute hospital setting, community setting or nursing home. ### Qualifications **Essential** - English and Maths at Level 1 Functional Skills or GCSE equivalent (Please upload a copy of Maths and English qualifications along with your applications). - Desire to deliver compassionate hands-on care in a hospital environment. - Completed Care Certificate or ability to complete within 3 months of appointment (Pro rata for part time employee). - Complete Knowledge and Behaviour Framework within 6 months of appointment. **Desirable** - Level 2 qualification in a Health-related subject or equivalent in a relevant area gained through experience, on the job training, short courses and completion of work-based competencies. ## 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.