Healthcare Support Worker - Adult Community Services

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Healthcare Support Worker - Adult Community Services The closing date is 09 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Lewisham and Greenwich NHS trust has an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Support Workers to join the Adult Community Nursing Service delivering services to patients in their own homes in one of our 4 local neighbourhoods. As no two days are the same in the community, you will be able to work with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability where the work you do makes a real difference to your patients and those important to them, in line with our trust values. A full UK driving licence and use of car is essential for this role. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post. Please note that the following are essential requirements for this post: A valid Care Certificate issued by an NHS provider organisation (Care Certificates issued by private organisations are not accepted). An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care qualification obtained from a UK college. Applicants should ensure that they clearly demonstrate how they meet these requirements within their application. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship or a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this post. Main duties of the job We are looking for staff who are compassionate, highly motivated, enthusiastic, excellent communication and team working abilities within our diverse multicultural community. With the renewed emphasis of community-based care, this is a great time to join our team and continue your journey. In return, we offer a comprehensive induction programme, access to further training and education and actively encourage and enhance career progression. About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Details Date posted 28 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum plus HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-AJ-R-8643b Job locations London Borough of Lewisham London SE13 6LH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The job role includes monitoring patients conditions by taking vital signs and escalates changes in patients conditions to the district nurse or senior nurse on duty Taking blood for testing (Phlebotomy) and administration of insulin following appropriate training and consolidation Carrying out simple wound dressings and other relevant nursing tasks as assigned by the senior nurse. Promotes patient independence through implementing rehabilitation pro