Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Clinical Support Workers to work at Bexhill Irvine Unit. A minimum of GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths and NVQ2 in health and social care or the equivalent experience is essential.
The ESHT Rehabilitation strategy is focused on improving the quality and performance of our acute and community services to deliver high quality rehabilitation across East Sussex. This is a dynamic and changing environment, and the strategy is working to support our staff, teams and the organisation as a whole to make meaningful changes that bring about improvements in rehabilitation for the benefit of our population living in East Sussex.
We pride ourselves on having a friendly and welcoming team - both Nursing and Therapy - you need never feel alone and you will get the support that you need. No week will ever feel the same again!
Main Duties of the Job
As a vital member of the care team, you will support Registered Practitioners in the delivery of routine patient care. You will undertake a broad range of care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
You will be required to work flexibly which will include weekends, evenings and bank holidays.
The post holder will need to attend a period of induction and training before commencing in the role.
About Us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job Details
Date posted: 21 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 374-ED1011
Job locations: Bexhill Irvine Unit, Holliers Hill, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2DZ
Job Description
Please refer to the attached job description. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
* Care Certificate
Qualifications (Desirable)
* 5 GCSE grade 4 or C and above or equivalent
* Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
* Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent
Experience (Essential)
* Minimum 6 Months current experience in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care
Experience (Desirable)
* Three months (within the last two years) experience of working in NHS
Knowledge/Skills (Essential)
* Ability to demonstrate a clear desire to work in NHS and a clear understanding of the role of a HCA
* Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Practitioner with direct supervision and support
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer Details
Employer name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Bexhill Irvine Unit, Holliers Hill, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2DZ
Website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/
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