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Community Health Care Support Worker - countywide

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

High Wycombe or Aylesbury, HP12 3REView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

20 October 2026

1 day left

Job description

Do you want to make a real difference to patients in their own homes while developing your healthcare skills? We are looking for enthusiastic Healthca...

  • To work alone using initiative and a wide range of health and social care skills, within the guidance set and agreed by the professional members of the team. The term 'professional' member of the team refers to those clinicians, social workers etc within the team who make the initial assessment and are responsible for the patient's case management.
  • To prepare for and provide care and interventions enabling patients in their own home or community based facility. You will follow the care plan written by the patient's case manager.
  • To take part in the Adult Community Healthcare Team's experiential training scheme
  • To undertake training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post
  • To deliver care in a way that understands the differences in values and beliefs held by the patient and supports their right to privacy, dignity, preferences and choices.
  • To obtain and understand the importance of consent for the patient in all interventions.
  • To develop relationships with patients and carers who value them as individuals, communicating effectively to promote the patients goals.
  • To use initiative and be responsible for clear communication of patients health status to the Case Manager.
  • *Please Note: Being a car driver and owner is essential.**

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

  • We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

  • Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  • Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
  • Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • English and Maths Qualification. Either; GCSE A-C, Functional Skills Level 2, or GCSE 4 +
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR Diploma in Health and Support Level 3 OR Care Certificate in healthcare (Level 3)

Special Circumstances

Essential: - Valid and current driving license and car to be able to travel to locations throughout locality

Experience

Essential: - Previous caring experience of working in health or social care environment; - Awareness of the needs of older people

Desirable: - Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions; - Previous NHS/Social care /Voluntary organisation experience; - Understanding of Integrated Team

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

6 October 2026

Last checked

7 October 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

BHN
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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