Job vacancy: Healthcare Support Worker, Higher Level, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Croydon | trac.jobs

Job summary Main area Medical Wards Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 199-7533182-RB-CH-CH-B Employer Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Town Croydon Salary £30,630 - £32,346 pa inc HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 13:00 Employer heading Healthcare Support Worker, Higher Level Band 3 Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow. Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough. We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care. Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud.  #choosecroydon Job overview Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker – Higher Level Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Join Us as a Healthcare Support Worker – Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you looking for a role that is both rewarding and varied? As a Healthcare Support Worker – Higher Level , you will be at the heart of patient care, supporting people through some of their most vulnerable moments. You will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality, compassionate care by supporting patients with: Personal care Mobility Mealtimes Toileting Recording vital observations such as temperature, pulse, and respiration Your contribution will directly support patients’ recovery and wellbeing, helping us deliver safe and effective care every day. We recognise that healthcare work can be challenging. The role can be fast‑paced and will involve providing intimate personal care. However, it is also highly rewarding, and you will be supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team who value your commitment, resilience, and compassion. Please note: We are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. The Trust is unable to offer sponsorship once right to work expires. For training and operational reasons, applicants must have at least 12 months remaining on their visa at the start of employment Selection Process You will be required to undertake a literacy test as part of the recruitment process, those who pass the assessment will be invited to interview. Interview Dates Tuesday 5 May / Thursday 7 May Please ensure you are available on at least one of these dates. Main duties of the job Areas of Work & Shift Patterns Emergency Department 08:00 – 20:30 / 20:00 – 08:30 Operating Theatres First 6 months (Monday–Friday): 08:00 – 17:00 / 09:00 – 19:00 After 6 months: Rotation across long day shifts and night shifts Across 7 days a week Clinical Wards 07:30 – 20:00 / 19:30 – 08:00 Inductio