Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 22 April 2026

Job summary

You will work within our specialist perinatal community mental health service, providing physical health assessment, treatment, and ongoing support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges during the perinatal period. The role involves close collaboration with families and professionals, contributing to an innovative, compassionate service that prioritises positive outcomes for parents and babies.

We have 1 Full time vacancy based in Canterbury and 1 Part time (22.5 hours per week) vacancy based in Maidstone,

Main duties of the job

Recording and reporting accurately any changes related to the patient's current behaviour and/or risks to Nurse/healthcare professional in a timely manner.

Recording care given and reporting omissions accurately and in a timely manner.
Promoting a healthy, safe and secure environment by adhering to Trust statutory health and safety requirements and maintaining confidentiality of information at all times in compliance with Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidance.
Supporting new team members.
Demonstrating a professional approach to work, and abide by the Trust values.
To provide comfort, compassion, empathy and time to patients and their carers, family and loved ones.
Undertake and maintain all essential training to role.
Working confidently in a variety of environments which present different challenges whilst continuing to act in a professional manner.
Balancing all aspects of the job role across the 5 day working week.
Being flexible and responsive to competing demand.
Offering appropriate support and advice to the patients.
Enable patients to maintain and improve their independence by promoting involvement in the therapeutic activity programme.
Give physical care as required or instructed.

About us

We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.

Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together.

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

380-FR0657

Job locations

Eastern and Coastal Area Offices, St Martins Hospital /Poppy House, Maidstone - see advert

Littlebourne Road

Canterbury

CT1 1TD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of roles and requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of roles and requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training and Registration

Essential

Healthcare Certificate or equivalent qualification or willingness to work towards
Computer literate - ability to use Microsoft office packages

Desirable

Phlebotomy trained or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working/studying in care.
An interest in working in Specialist perinatal mental health service

Desirable

Experience or knowledge of caring for people in secondary mental health care

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Applicants must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes, as travel across the community is an essential part of the role.
Ability to demonstrate respect, openness and accountability
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

Desirable

Competent in completing physical health checks such as ECG, Blood pressure, Pulse, temperature, respirations and weight.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training and Registration

Essential

Healthcare Certificate or equivalent qualification or willingness to work towards
Computer literate - ability to use Microsoft office packages

Desirable

Phlebotomy trained or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working/studying in care.
An interest in working in Specialist perinatal mental health service

Desirable

Experience or knowledge of caring for people in secondary mental health care

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Applicants must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes, as travel across the community is an essential part of the role.
Ability to demonstrate respect, openness and accountability
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

Desirable

Competent in completing physical health checks such as ECG, Blood pressure, Pulse, temperature, respirations and weight.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Eastern and Coastal Area Offices, St Martins Hospital /Poppy House, Maidstone - see advert

Littlebourne Road

Canterbury

CT1 1TD

Employer's website

https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Eastern and Coastal Area Offices, St Martins Hospital /Poppy House, Maidstone - see advert

Littlebourne Road

Canterbury

CT1 1TD

Employer's website

https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)