Health Care Support Worker

Whittington Health; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Senior Health Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses in delivering high-quality care. This role involves providing compassionate care to children and their families, working closely within a dedicated team, and performing both clinical and non-clinical duties. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and experience working with children. Join us to make a meaningful difference in young patients’ lives.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience working with children and young people.
• Compassionate, hands-on care to children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care to children and their families.
• Support clinical and non-clinical duties within the unit.
• Work closely with Registered Nurses and the healthcare team.

Skills

Caring approach

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for a caring and motivated Senior Health Care Assistant to join our busy Children’s Ambulatory Unit. You’ll support Registered Nurses in delivering safe, high-quality care to children and young people across the Paediatric Units, including Outpatient Clinic, Roses Day-Care, and Children’s Ambulatory Unit (CAU).

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate, hands‑on care to children and their families
• Work closely with Registered Nurses and the wider healthcare team
• Support clinical and non‑clinical duties within the unit
• Complete in‑house HCA training and maintain competence

About You

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Or at least one year’s experience working with children and young people
• Team player with good communication skills and a caring approach

Join our supportive paediatric team and make a real difference to young patients’ lives.

👉 Apply today to become part of our dedicated team!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

It is the aim of the Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, colour, nationality or ethnic origin, or is placed at the disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. To this end the Trust has an Equal Opportunity Policy and it is for each employee to contribute to its success.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The postholder will ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out and will be aware of the responsibilities placed on employees under the Health and Safety At Work Act. The postholder will maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors.

SECURITY

It is the responsibility of all employees to work within the security policies and procedures of The Whittington Hospital NHS trust to protect the patients, staff and visitors and the property of the Trust. This duty applies both to the specific work area of the individual and to the hospital in general.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All information concerning patients/clients and staff must be treated as strictly confidential at all times.

CUSTOMER AWARNESS

The Whittington Hospital expects its employees to communicate with colleagues, patients and visitors in a polite and courteous manner at all times.

For Further Information

Contact: Haddy Colley‑Ward, Manager, 0207 288 5630/5017, [e-mail]
Latefa Elwakili, Sister, 0207 288 5630