Bromley Healthcare CIC

Community Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3

The closing date is 01 June 2025

Job summary

Community Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) - Band 3Salary: £29,176 - £30,225 (inclusive of HCAS)Location: Across the London Borough of Bromley - Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington & Biggin Hill

Hours: Ideally FT & some PT (minimum 3 days/week) availablePlease note: The first 6 weeks of the role will require full-time attendance for training.

The post-holder is required to work across a 7-day rota (7.5 hrs per day), including weekends and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the local community.

Times are a mix of 8.15am - 4.15pm & 10.45am - 6.45pm.

Are you passionate about delivering compassionate care in the community? Do you want to develop your skills and grow your healthcare career with a supportive and forward-thinking organisation?

Bromley Healthcare is currently recruiting Band 3 HCSW's to join our friendly and dynamic District Nursing Teams across the borough. Whether you're based in Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, or Biggin Hill, you'll be making a real difference by providing essential care to patients in their own homes.

This is more than just a job -- it's a chance to start a fulfilling career where you can make a lasting impact in people's lives every day.

Ready to start your journey in community healthcare? Apply now and become part of a dedicated team delivering care where it matters most.

We are NOT able to offer sponsorship for this role, applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible.

Interviews expected to be held week commencing 9th & 16th June

Main duties of the job

Main duties and responsibilities associated with this role are:

What You'll Do:

  • Deliver high-quality personal and clinical care to patients in the community
  • Support individuals with chronic conditions, post-hospital care, and patients at end of life needs
  • Working autonomously but will have the support and supervision of qualified District Nurses
  • Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive 6-week induction programme, including classroom-based and practical training
  • Achievement of the Care Certificate sign off
  • Ongoing support and opportunities for career progression
  • Clear development pathways -- potential to progress to Nursing Associate and ultimately a Band 5 Community Nurse and beyond.....

What You'll Need:

  • A genuine interest in working in community healthcare
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
  • Compassion, reliability, and a strong team spirit

For a full list of duties and responsibilities associated with this position, please refer to the attached job description.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,176 to £30,225 a year Inclusive of Hcas

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

848-BHC-130-25

Job locations

Beckenham beacon, St Pauls Cray clinic, The Willows clinic (Chislehurst), Biggin Hill Clinic

Bromley Borough

Bromley/Orpington

BR2 9JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this job role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this job role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Health & Social Care or equivalent experience delivering care at this level

Desirable

  • Additional clinical skills training (e.g. wound care, phlebotomy, catheter care)
  • Care Certificate (or willingness to complete during onboarding

Specific Skills

Essential

  • Basic clinical care skills (e.g. observations, assisting with hygiene, continence, nutrition, mobility)
  • Able to follow care plans and report concerns
  • Accurate and timely record-keeping
  • Ability to work independently and within time constraints

Desirable

  • Awareness of health promotion, reablement, and long-term condition support
  • Ability to support behaviour that challenges or complex needs

Experience

Essential

  • Experience providing hands-on care in any setting: community, hospital, domiciliary, or unpaid (e.g. family care)
  • Experience supporting people with long-term conditions, frailty, or disability

Desirable

  • Experience working in a community setting or supporting patients in their own homes
  • Experience supporting older adults or palliative care

Information Technology

Essential

  • Ability to use MS Office e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Able to maintain accurate records using electronic systems

Desirable

  • Experience using EMIS or similar clinical systems
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Health & Social Care or equivalent experience delivering care at this level

Desirable

  • Additional clinical skills training (e.g. wound care, phlebotomy, catheter care)
  • Care Certificate (or willingness to complete during onboarding

Specific Skills

Essential

  • Basic clinical care skills (e.g. observations, assisting with hygiene, continence, nutrition, mobility)
  • Able to follow care plans and report concerns
  • Accurate and timely record-keeping
  • Ability to work independently and within time constraints

Desirable

  • Awareness of health promotion, reablement, and long-term condition support
  • Ability to support behaviour that challenges or complex needs

Experience

Essential

  • Experience providing hands-on care in any setting: community, hospital, domiciliary, or unpaid (e.g. family care)
  • Experience supporting people with long-term conditions, frailty, or disability

Desirable

  • Experience working in a community setting or supporting patients in their own homes
  • Experience supporting older adults or palliative care

Information Technology

Essential

  • Ability to use MS Office e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Able to maintain accurate records using electronic systems

Desirable

  • Experience using EMIS or similar clinical systems

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Beckenham beacon, St Pauls Cray clinic, The Willows clinic (Chislehurst), Biggin Hill Clinic

Bromley Borough

Bromley/Orpington

BR2 9JG


Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Beckenham beacon, St Pauls Cray clinic, The Willows clinic (Chislehurst), Biggin Hill Clinic

Bromley Borough

Bromley/Orpington

BR2 9JG


Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Recruitment

Rob Phillips

robert.phillips12@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,176 to £30,225 a year Inclusive of Hcas

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

848-BHC-130-25

Job locations

Beckenham beacon, St Pauls Cray clinic, The Willows clinic (Chislehurst), Biggin Hill Clinic

Bromley Borough

Bromley/Orpington

BR2 9JG


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