Job summary
Our Community team work in patients' homes, linking closely with the GP practices in Mid Hampshire, covering week days only at present. Our community teams are based in Winchester City, Colden Common and Andover. This post will cover the Winchester and the surrounding rural areas providing rehabilitation for both integrated intermediate care and long term conditions.

We are a busy, friendly, cohesive team, who would welcome the opportunity to work with a new member of staff willing to contribute to the on-going development of the services we provide. Previous experience working in a care or rehabilitation setting is highly desirable.

The work in our team very varied and you will have opportunity to develop your skills in a variety of ways. You will receive on the job training in line with our competency framework and with support from our qualified staff, as well as having opportunities to attend relevant courses. You will also be given training and support to gain The Care Certificate. You will need to have good time management and IT skills. We are looking for a motivated individual who is keen to work as part of a team for the best outcome for our patients.

Applicants must have access to a vehicle for work and possession of a full driving license is essential.

Main duties of the job
To implement specific treatment programmes as guided by an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to patients in the community or ward based who present with a variety of health conditions.

About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Details
Date posted: 14 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year Based on full time hours
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 348-MNH-12881

Job locations
Cromwell House, 15 Andover Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7BT, United Kingdom
Unit 2 Wessex Business Park, Wessex Way, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1WP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
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 Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ 3 in relevant health care topic or equivalent experience
• Previous experience as health care assistant
• Current UK driving licence

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cromwell House, 15 Andover Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7BT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Hiring Manager, Grace Reid and Sarah Davies, grace.reid6@nhs.net, 07979705903

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