Healthcare Support Worker Jobs in Surrey
Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) play a key role in delivering hands-on care and supporting patients every day. Start your career in healthcare with opportunities across Guildford, Woking, Chertsey, Redhill, Epsom and other local areas across Surrey.
Who is a Healthcare Support Worker
What You’ll Do as a Healthcare Support Worker
As a Healthcare Support Worker in Surrey, your day-to-day duties may include:
- Helping patients with washing, dressing, eating and moving safely
- Taking and recording vital signs such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure (training often provided)
- Supporting nurses and clinical teams during care and treatments
- Collecting samples and monitoring food and fluid intake
- Helping keep wards and care areas clean, safe and organised
- Reassuring patients and responding to their needs with kindness and respect
Your tasks may change depending on where you work, for example in a hospital or in community services, but your role in supporting patient care remains the same.
Where You Can Work (Different Settings Across Surrey)
Healthcare Support Workers are needed in many different settings across Surrey. This means you can choose a setting that suits your interests, lifestyle and location.
Hospitals
You can work in NHS hospitals across Surrey, supporting patients in areas such as wards, emergency departments, theatres, maternity and outpatients.
Our partner organisations include:
- Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals
- Royal Surrey County Hospital
- Surrey and Sussex Hospital
Community Services
Community Healthcare Support Workers help people in their own homes or local clinics, supporting recovery and independence.
These roles are available across all local areas in Surrey including; Woking, Epsom, Dorking, Guildford, Sunbury, Staines and more. Often through community providers such as our partner organisation, CSH Surrey.
Mental Health Services
You may support people receiving mental health care in inpatient units or community teams across Surrey.
This includes services provided by our partner organisation:
- Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP)
(serving areas like Redhill, Epsom, Chertsey and Guildford)
Hospices and Care Providers
Healthcare Support Workers in Surrey also work in hospices, residential care homes and homecare services.
Examples of our partner organisations include:
- Woking & Sam Beare Hospice (Local care providers and homecare agencies across Surrey)
- Acacia Homecare
Each setting offers a different experience, but all focus on delivering safe, compassionate care close to home.
Entry Requirements & Skills Needed
Most Healthcare Support Worker jobs in Surrey are entry-level, meaning you do not need previous healthcare experience to apply.
Qualifications
- Many roles do not require formal qualifications
- Some employers may ask for GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- The Care Certificate is often completed once you start the role
- Full training is provided by employers across Surrey
Skills and Personal Qualities
Employers are usually more interested in who you are than what you’ve done before.
You’ll be well suited to this role if you are:
- Kind, caring and compassionate
- A good listener and communicator
- Reliable and responsible
- Comfortable working as part of a team
- Willing to learn and follow instructions
- Able to stay calm in busy or challenging situations
Helpful Experience (Not Essential)
- Customer service or retail work
- Supporting family members or friends
- Volunteering
- Care, support or community roles
People move into Healthcare Support Worker roles from many backgrounds. If you have the right attitude and values, Surrey employers are ready to train and support you.
Working Life as a Healthcare Support Worker in Surrey
Working as a Healthcare Support Worker is active, hands-on and rewarding. You will spend most of your time supporting patients and working closely with other healthcare staff.
What a Typical Day Looks Like
Your day may include:
- Starting shifts early, late or overnight depending on the service
- Supporting patients with their daily needs
- Working alongside nurses, doctors and therapists
- Moving between tasks and patients throughout the day
- Helping keep patients safe, comfortable and reassured
No two days are the same, whether you are working in a hospital or in community services.
Working Patterns
- Full-time and part-time roles are available
- Shifts may include days, nights and weekends
- Flexible working options are often available depending on the employer
Support and Teamwork
You will always work as part of a team. Experienced staff will guide you, and you’ll receive ongoing training and supervision.
Across Surrey, Healthcare Support Workers are valued members of the care team, and support is always available when you need it.
Pay and Benefits
Most Healthcare Support Worker roles in Surrey are paid roles, with clear pay structures and additional benefits.
Pay
- NHS Healthcare Support Workers are usually paid under Agenda for Change Band 2 or Band 3
- Pay increases with experience and responsibility
- Extra pay is often available for evenings, nights and weekends
- Pay levels may vary slightly depending on the employer and setting
Benefits
Working as a Healthcare Support Worker in Surrey often includes:
- Paid annual leave
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme (for NHS roles)
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunities to progress into senior or clinical roles
- Supportive working environments
- Job security within healthcare and care services
Some care providers outside the NHS may offer similar pay and benefits.
Career Progression
A Healthcare Support Worker role can be the first step into a long-term career in health and social care.
Many people across Surrey start as Healthcare Support Workers and go on to develop into other roles through training and work experience.
Progression Opportunities
With the right support and development, you may progress into roles such as:
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Nursing Associate
- Registered Nurse
- Maternity Support Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Therapy Assistant roles (such as Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy support)
Training and Development
- Employers across Surrey offer on-the-job training
- Funded courses and apprenticeships are available in many settings
- You’ll gain practical experience while learning from qualified professionals
Hospitals and services in Guildford, Chertsey, Woking, Epsom and Redhill actively support staff development and career progression.
Starting as a Healthcare Support Worker gives you real experience, confidence and a clear pathway to move forward in healthcare.
Locations Across Surrey
Wherever you live in Surrey, there is likely a role near you.
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