Healthcare Support Worker- Warrington Ward

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torbay; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join the team in the Warrington Ward. In this role, you will assist registered nurses in delivering comprehensive care, monitor patient conditions, and provide personal care. Ideal candidates will possess an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and have a caring attitude. With a commitment to staff development, this position offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Training opportunities

Flexible working as a Carer-friendly employer

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of confidentiality needs and complex care requirements.
• Experience in a care environment or life experience demonstrating caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Observe, monitor, and record patients' conditions.
• Assist with clinical duties and personal care.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in planned care delivery.

Skills

Basic computer/keyboard skills

Fine motor skills for clinical tasks

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to prioritize and organize work

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Care certificate

English & Mathematics at GCSE grade A-C

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker- Warrington Ward

Closing date is 30 December 2025

Warrington is an acute 17 bedded Surgical ward that has a high patient flow and varied acuity levels. Specialist areas of care are: ENT, Maxillo Facial Surgery, Gynaecology, Opthalmology and Head and Neck Cancer patients.

As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assist the registered nurses and senior clinical staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care.

You will find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges, encouraging others to do the same while helping to create an environment where differences are valued, encouraged and supported.

Main duties of the job

As Healthcare Support Worker you will look after a variety of patients with different health concerns, and will make a real difference to someone's quality of life!

• Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight.
• Communicating with patients, relatives and carers, assisting with clinical duties.
• Personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.
• To complete additional specialist training for our multi speciality patients.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, both within, and outside the department.
• To take part as requested in ward/unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff.
• At the direction of the Registered Nurses /Senior Clinical Staff, participate fully in the delivery of planned care.

About us

As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care.

We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, We are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

Job responsibilities

• Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
• In return for your skills and commitment, we offer a friendly working environment, role development and personal development plans supported with training opportunities.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit;

Becky Millman - Ward Manager

01803 655548

Unfortunately, this post is not eligible for sponsorship.

Qualifications and Training

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
• Care certificate
• English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality
• Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

Specific Skills

• Basic computer/keyboard skills
• Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to prioritise and organise work
• Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
• Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
• Able to manage stress in themselves and others
• Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
• Willingness to undertake new skills and training
• Able to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
• To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust
• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

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 name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata