Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Support Worker

The closing date is 08 March 2026

Job summary

To provide physical and psychological care to service users in accordance with the specified plan of clinical care and in line with the recovery model to service users who live in any part of the catchment area

To carry out duties as designated by the team leader

To provide support to the person responsible for the clinical care of the service user

To accurately record service user information

To provide support to relatives/carers

Main duties of the job

Work under the direction and supervision of qualified staff.

To be able to undertake specific therapeutic roles with service users that may include but is not limited to Anxiety Management Graded exposure Behavioural activation and client centred recovery focussed care

To provide care for service users as directed by the CCO

To give and receive clear messages by telephone and or personal contact

To identify and provide the necessary physical care to service users to help them complete daily living activities ie personal hygiene diet and fluid intake clothing and laundry maintain personal environment maintaining rest sleep and activity physical observations

To act in a manner to respect customs individuality values sexuality and spiritual beliefs actively supporting the individual to fulfil these

To identify and provide social activities, emotional support and stability to service users to ensure effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries

To contribute and be actively involved in the assessment planning implementation and evaluating of care

To provide escort duties to the service user under the direction of a qualified team member

To create and maintain professional supportive relationships with all members of staff with other professionals and agencies to enhance recovery

To carry out observations as per individual care plans and service user needs in line with Trust policy

To participate and where required facilitate therapeutic and social engagement group work

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Details

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-MNH-10529

Job locations

68b Junction Road

68b Junction Road

Andover

Hampshire

SP10 3QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Literacy and numeracy skills
  • Previous experience in care
  • Basic computer skills
  • Access to a vehicle for work purposes and have business cover on your insurance

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 or 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Persuasion, negotiation and engagement skills to undertake practical assistance
  • Good listening communication and organisational skills
  • Knowledge of mental illness and effects on service users and carers
  • Good facilitation skills
  • Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Literacy and numeracy skills
  • Previous experience in care
  • Basic computer skills
  • Access to a vehicle for work purposes and have business cover on your insurance

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 or 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Persuasion, negotiation and engagement skills to undertake practical assistance
  • Good listening communication and organisational skills
  • Knowledge of mental illness and effects on service users and carers
  • Good facilitation skills
  • Evidence of effective interpersonal skills

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

68b Junction Road

68b Junction Road

Andover

Hampshire

SP10 3QX


Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

68b Junction Road

68b Junction Road

Andover

Hampshire

SP10 3QX


Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Ramona Persaud, Angela Ames, Sarah Stratten

ramona.persaud3@nhs.net

02382313139

Details

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-MNH-10529

Job locations

68b Junction Road

68b Junction Road

Andover

Hampshire

SP10 3QX


Supporting documents

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