Join our Healthcare Support Worker development (HCSWD) programme, where you will learn on the job at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust at Prospect Park Hospital, Reading. Acting as your entry point into the NHS and your gateway to new roles, you will receive the training, support, and supervision you need to become a Care Support Worker (CSW). Pay Rates: Days: £12.51, Saturdays/Nights: £17.64, Sunday/Bank Hols: £22.90 Why might this job interest you? During your placement, you'll work towards achieving the widely recognised Care Certificate with the training you need to become a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW). Also known as Healthcare Assistant (HCA). Throughout, you'll have supportive supervision from your mentor/Ward Manager. Where will you be working? There are acute wards who provide care to adults with mental health conditions such as bipolar affective disorder, depression, and schizophrenia as well as a ward that provides care for older adults with functional mental health conditions and a specialist ward that provides care for dementia patients. The benefits we can offer you in return: Career progression - Achieve a Care Certificate and begin your journey with the NHS. This role could be extended to a permanent post within Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Weekly pay - Work this week, get paid next week. Join the NHS family - Become part of a respected healthcare team and provide patient care. Dedicated training and supervised shifts - Support from your ward / area and skilled mentors. Development opportunities via the Trust. Webinar support - Regular monthly sessions covering the Care Certificate workbook, Conflict Management training and more. What you'll need: We will consider applicants without any healthcare experience as well as those with at least 3 months healthcare experience within the last 2 years. To be over the age of 18 or turning 18 before placement. Able to work at least 30 hours a week across earlies, lates and nights during the programme. What's next? If you're successful, you'll be invited to an interview and assessment day ( 15th October ), followed by free classroom training ( 10th-13th November ) and an induction week before you start.