Senior Healthcare Support Worker, Bradley Unit, Woking
The closing date is 22 January 2026
Job summary
Our vision at Ashford & St Peter's is to provide an outstanding experience and outcomes for patients and staff.
The Bradley Unit based in Woking Community Hospital, Woking, Surrey is now recruiting for Senior HCSW - Band 3 for
The post is full time shifts include long days, nights, weekends, and public holidays, and applicants will need the flexibility to cover varied shift patterns.
Candidates applying for this post must possess and be able to demonstrate within the application form the following essential criteria:
- Recent, continuous experience as a health care support worker employed directly with the NHS for a minimum of 6 months.
- Having successfully achieved the Care Certificate within an NHS setting.
- Level 3 Qualification
Only candidates that meet the above will be considered for this post.
Successful candidates must also have good communication skills, competent IT skills, a valid right to work document, and have a kind, caring and compassionate nature.
The Trust offers training, including a three-week induction programme and further development opportunities.
Only applications for candidates already based in the UK will be considered, remote interviews will not be possible, and candidates are expected to complete their application forms independently and not use a third party or AI.
For further information, please contactlisa.punter@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Our Healthcare Support Workers are at the heart of providing direct patient centred care, supporting the Registered Nurses and Nursing Associates as well as the wider Multi-Disciplinary Teams.
The role is varied, equally challenging and rewarding, where you will have the opportunity to really make a difference to the experience of our patients. The role includes:
o Providing direct patient care including meeting hygiene, continence, nutrition, pressure area care and mobility needso Taking and recording patients' vital signs, identifying and escalating changes to a patient's conditiono Providing one to one observation for patients who present a high risk of harm and vulnerable patientso Undertaking training and competencies related to the roleo Escorting patients to different departments such as x-rayo Keep the department and equipment clean, tidy, and restocking equipmento Training and supporting new and junior team members
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
15 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,240 to £27,928 a year pa inc. HCAS, pro rata (if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
323-ACS8944-GK
Job locations
St. Peter's Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Employer details
Employer name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St. Peter's Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Employer's website
https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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