Care & Support Assistant — Flexible, Career‑Growing Role

NHS; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to join the team at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Rochdale. The role involves providing compassionate care and support to patients in various inpatient settings while working alongside qualified nursing staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in care settings and possess strong interpersonal skills. This full-time opportunity offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum with generous benefits including pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working options

Staff wellbeing service

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Completion of Fundamental Care Certificate or willingness to complete.
• Good command of the English language both written and spoken.
• Experience in a care setting as a health care support worker.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with patients and their carers.
• Accurately record observations and nursing care.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and meals.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Empathy

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Level 2 Vocational qualification in Care

Job description

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to join the team at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Rochdale. The role involves providing compassionate care and support to patients in various inpatient settings while working alongside qualified nursing staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in care settings and possess strong interpersonal skills. This full-time opportunity offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum with generous benefits including pension and flexible working options.