
Job overview
Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 3 Support Worker in our Community Bridging Service!
Please note you need to have a full UK Driving Licence for this role.
This vacancy is for 2 Part Time Positions.
Post 1 - 28 hours per week (3x 6hr Shifts and 2x 5 hour shifts)
Post 2 - 24 hours per week (2x 6 hour shits and 3x 4 hour shifts)
Early shifts start at 8am so you may be working 8-12, 8-1 or 8-2 depending on your shift pattern. Late shifts finish at 9pm so you may be working 4-9 or 5-9 depending on your shift pattern.
IT IS NOT A SPONSORED ROLE as it does not meet the required salary threshold.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for caring, flexible individuals to provide high-quality support to clients in their own homes, helping with daily living activities and promoting independence.
You’ll work shifts between 8am and 9pm, including weekends, and play a vital role in early identification of deteriorating patients, all while developing your skills through continuous professional development.
If you have experience in health and social care, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to our Trust values—committed to excellence, working together, and facing the future—we’d love to hear from you! A full UK driving licence and business insurance are essential. Start your rewarding career with us and help shape the future of community care.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality care to clients under the indirect supervision of Team manager within the community bridging service.
- To support clients with activities of daily living in a clients home
- Ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals
- To participate in continuous professional development and other team activities
- Carry out a range of duties within agreed competency skill set e.g. meal prep
- To ensure that all patients on the caseload are safe.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You can read more about the key tasks and responsibilities associated with this role in the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.
Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.
Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.
Level 3 Apprenticeship, see info available on this link: Senior healthcare support worker / Skills England
Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship: Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:
- The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UKVI
- The role is not included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)
- The role is below RQF Level 6 (graduate level)
These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on a Graduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.
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
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in care eg as HCA
- Safe moving and handling experience
Desirable
- Previous community experience
- Complex moving and handling experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Apprenticeship in Care (or relevant subject) or a minimum of 1yr experience in health and social care setting
- GCSE maths and English (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Level 3 Apprenticeship in Care (or relevant subject)
- Care certificate
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Moving and handling of clients
- Personal care to clients in a person-centred manner
- Follow clear instructions and feedback to senior staff
- Work safely with minimal supervision
Desirable
- Knowledge of some medical conditions / exercise therapy
- Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
Special Requirements
Essential
- Hold a full UK Driving Licence
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This advert is for Support Worker with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Frimley Park Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 role. The advertised salary is £27,106 - £28,850 per annum, pro rata, incl HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: Part Time. The application deadline is 23 Aug 2026.
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