Job Description

Start Your NHS Career as a Community integrated Support Worker - No Experience Needed!



Are you passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? Whether you're just starting out or looking for a meaningful career change, we want to hear from you!



At East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, we're looking for compassionate, motivated individuals to join our team as integrated Support Workers in our community care settings. No previous care experience is required -- just a caring nature and a willingness to learn.



This role is designed to support your development into a Band 3 Integrated Support Worker within 6 -12 months, following successful completion of training and competency assessments.



A full UK driving licence is required for this post.



As a New to Care integrated Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients in their own home by:



Assisting with personal care and daily activities Supporting patients' comfort, dignity, and wellbeing Working alongside nurses and other professionals in a fast-paced environment Helping with observations and basic clinical tasks (with training)

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.



In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only 50 a year.



There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.



Statement on the Use of AI



We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.



Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.



We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

These vacancies are open to individuals who:

Have never worked in Healthcare but are interested in a change of career,



Have a genuine desire to work in a healthcare setting,



Have previous work experience and can demonstrate transferable skills,



Are able to commit to a full week of induction training at the start of employment,



Are able to work flexibly across a range of shifts (days, nights and weekends) to meet the needs of our services,



Hold a full UK driving licence



Are capable of successfully completing the mandatory Care Certificate training,



Hold GSCE Maths and English grade C/4 or above (or a comparable international qualification) Or is capable of successfully completing Level 2 functional skills within 12 months.



Applicants who do not hold the relevant qualifications will be required to take an assessment at interview stage and must also meet the following eligibility criteria: Aged 19 or over, Living in England, Lived in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years, Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one.