Support Worker Associate

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 February 2026

We are looking for a Support Worker Associate to join our team on working full time or part time on a permanent basis.

You will be expected to assist and support the design, delivery, and evaluation of various educational topics that relate to the development of our healthcare support worker workforce, including but not limiting to the Induction Programme and any local or national initiatives.

Assist with the allocation and coordination of clinical placements for those on programmes such as T-Levels and other appropriate early careers education programmes. This will include the upskilling of staff within the clinical area and providing pastoral support to the learners.

You will be expected to travel independently across the geographical area as required to fulfil the duties of the role. This may include having access to a vehicle and a valid UK driving licence, or suitable alternative arrangements to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Gather evidence to assist in evaluation of programmes, pastoral support and engagement

To carry out duties as designated by Facilitator/Educator

To accurately record information and keep up to date records, as required

Follow the principles for equality, diversity and inclusion

Safeguard and protect adults and children; promote the principles to others and where appropriate follow the necessary safeguarding principles required to raise a formal alert

Demonstrate what it means in practice to promote and provide person centred care and support

To work flexibly in response to the needs of the service

Log accidents and incidents in accordance with clinical guidelines and organisational procedures

To input all required data accurately and on time

In specific training undertake a lead role in the delivery

To promote a culture of lifelong learning

Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other health professionals

Be flexible and adaptable as there will be a requirement to maintain appropriate clinical competencies and skills to proactively support clinical services at times of high demand

Any other duties consistent with the nature, level and grade of the post

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone – if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's…