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Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 23 February 2026

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Job summary

Come and join our CQC rated 'Outstanding' Trust as a CommunityHealthcare Assistantin Windsor and Maidenhead. As a CommunityHealthcare Assistant,you'llhelp deliver care to people in their own homes and get to work with inspiring, skilled teams whilst you do it. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for further career development, a strong in-house training programme.

The role ofHealthcare Assistantis fundamental to the success of Community Nursing Teams.The post holder will be able todemonstratethe competenciesrequiredto perform at this level and role model the Trust's core valuesaswell asexhibitthe behavioursrequiredas part of those values.

Main duties of the job

  • You will visita number ofpatientson a daily basisin their ownhomes.

  • You will provide high quality nursing care to a range of patients with varying healthcareneeds.

  • Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients within agreed trust policies/ protocols, as documented in the band 3 competency assessment tool.

  • Contribute to the holistic assessment and management of patients care needs throughinitialdata collection, monitoring ofpatientsprogress, feedback discussion reports and in care reviews with the Community Nursing Team.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum (incl. of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CHS1153-B

Job locations

King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

  1. Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have use of a car for workpurposes

  1. A passion for community nursing, that matches our passion to provide excellent healthcare for patients within their ownhomes

  1. Willing to undertake training to fulfil the requirements of theserole

  1. Previousexperience asaHCA/ Carer

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Werecommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedont hesitate to call: Tammy Hartshorneon 07717695105or email:Tammy.Hartshorne@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants whererequired.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

  1. Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have use of a car for workpurposes

  1. A passion for community nursing, that matches our passion to provide excellent healthcare for patients within their ownhomes

  1. Willing to undertake training to fulfil the requirements of theserole

  1. Previousexperience asaHCA/ Carer

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Werecommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedont hesitate to call: Tammy Hartshorneon 07717695105or email:Tammy.Hartshorne@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants whererequired.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths as a minimum
  • NVQ 3 or willingness to undertake Evidence of continuing professional development

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience as a HCA/ Carer

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Highly motivated
  • Patient/carer focused
  • Able to demonstrate empathy
  • Understanding of the role of community nursing
  • Able to demonstrate being an advocate for patients
  • High levels of effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to work autonomously
  • Able to manage own delegated workload and support others
  • Demonstrates through conversation that patients are placed at the centre of care
  • Demonstrates flexibility to deal with the needs of unscheduled services and able to prioritise workload and work under pressure
  • Willingness to undertake additional further qualifications and develop expertise in identified areas
  • Able to utilise IT and various media in order to support data collection Demonstrate cultural awareness
  • Applies policies/ procedures to effectively manage risk

Desirable

  • Able to undertake holistic, personalised care and promote self-care and independence.
  • Proof of appropriate skills to effectively care for patients

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly across service area to enhance quality of service provision
  • Full Valid UK driving license with confidence to drive during unsocial hours and in unusual environments
  • Access to a car for work purposes
  • A degree of agility and the ability to manoeuvre light to moderate loads
  • Able to work bank holidays, weekends and unsocial hours to meet service needs
  • Able to work in challenging environments
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths as a minimum
  • NVQ 3 or willingness to undertake Evidence of continuing professional development

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience as a HCA/ Carer

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Highly motivated
  • Patient/carer focused
  • Able to demonstrate empathy
  • Understanding of the role of community nursing
  • Able to demonstrate being an advocate for patients
  • High levels of effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to work autonomously
  • Able to manage own delegated workload and support others
  • Demonstrates through conversation that patients are placed at the centre of care
  • Demonstrates flexibility to deal with the needs of unscheduled services and able to prioritise workload and work under pressure
  • Willingness to undertake additional further qualifications and develop expertise in identified areas
  • Able to utilise IT and various media in order to support data collection Demonstrate cultural awareness
  • Applies policies/ procedures to effectively manage risk

Desirable

  • Able to undertake holistic, personalised care and promote self-care and independence.
  • Proof of appropriate skills to effectively care for patients

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly across service area to enhance quality of service provision
  • Full Valid UK driving license with confidence to drive during unsocial hours and in unusual environments
  • Access to a car for work purposes
  • A degree of agility and the ability to manoeuvre light to moderate loads
  • Able to work bank holidays, weekends and unsocial hours to meet service needs
  • Able to work in challenging environments

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead

Tammy Hartshorne

tammy.hartshorne@berkshire.nhs.uk

07717695105

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum (incl. of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CHS1153-B

Job locations

King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP


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