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 nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. 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 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 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths Care Certificate 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 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. 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.. Additional information 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. 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.. Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Bexhill Irvine Unit Holliers Hill Bexhill on Sea TN40 2DZ Employer's website