Healthcare Support Worker

Join to apply for the Healthcare Support Worker - Ipswich role at Candino CA Job Summary Are you passionate about patient care and looking to start or develop your career in healthcare? We are recruiting Senior/Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) at Bands 2 & 3, offering fantastic opportunities for career progression into nursing, allied health professions, or specialist areas such as theatres. Our recruitment approach focuses on supporting your professional growth through Apprenticeship programmes that develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to deliver high‑quality patient care. Assessment Day & Career Pathways We have opportunities across all areas of the Trust, and we welcome applications from individuals with or without prior healthcare experience who are eager to build a career in the NHS. Our Assessment Day is designed to establish your skills and experience and to signpost you to the right pathway. If successful you will be offered one of the following pathways: Recruitment to Band 3 for those with relevant previous experience and/or qualifications, with the opportunity to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship. Recruitment to Band 2 to upskill you into clinical care, with the opportunity to complete either a Level 3 apprenticeship, or join our Level 2 HCSW Academy. Recruitment to a Band 2 in our HCSW Academy for those new to care or with little prior experience (please see attached Apprentice Flyer). Main Duties & Requirements Attend an Assessment Day in Ipswich – Tuesday, 6th January (location to be confirmed). HCSW Academy starters must commit to a start date of Monday, 2nd March 2026. Have residency status that allows you to work; sponsorship is not available for these roles. Meet pre‑employment requirements including providing references covering the last three years, a satisfactory DBS check, and Occupational Health assessment. Be 18 or older at commencement, as you will be working shifts including nights. About the Trust We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics, and in patients' own homes. We employ more than 12,000 staff and offer extensive training, flexible working, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments where applicable, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata), and a wide range of NHS discounts. Our staff health and wellbeing programme offers a variety of services. We are committed to time‑efficient care and are investing in a digital transformation with Epic to bring the best electronic patient record system to the Trust. Employment Details Posted: 03 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 2 Salary: £24,465 to £26,598 a year pro rata, per annum plus unsocial hours payments Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time Reference number: 432‑HR978‑25 Job location(s): Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD Person Specification Essential Care certificate achieved or demonstrable relevant skills. Evidence of completed competencies as part of a professional portfolio. Previous experience in a healthcare setting. Awareness of physical, psychological and spiritual needs of patients' relatives and carers. Knowledge of clinical procedures and observations. Knowledge of relevant legislation. Desirable Experience within an acute care setting. Understanding of risk management, health and safety issues, including safe manual handling. Evidence of functional skills or willingness to undertake them. Willingness to undertake further study. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer Details East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address: Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD Website:  #J-18808-Ljbffr