Health Care Support Worker - Discharge Unit

NHS; Bury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bury is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for their Discharge Unit. This role involves providing patient-centered care, supporting the integrated discharge team, and facilitating a smooth transition for patients returning home. Candidates should have experience in health or social care, a Care Certificate, and strong organizational skills. A competitive benefits package and flexible working opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Experience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service.
• Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction and on the job training.
• Experience of working in a health or social care environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters.
• Assist in maintaining own and others' health, safety and security.
• Undertake routine assessment tasks related to individuals' health and well-being.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Good organisational skills

Commitment to continuous professional development

Education

Care Certificate

Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare

Job description

Health Care Support Worker - Discharge Unit

The closing date is 04 December 2025

Fairfield General Hospital is recruiting to a new and developing In-Patient Discharge Unit

If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about providing patient-centred care, then ward 24 is for you. Ward 24 is a 24 bedded in‑patient facility and operates alongside a Discharge Lounge. The ward's ethos is to prevent deterioration of patients whilst they are being cared for and to support and assist the integrated discharge team with enabling patients to go home from hospital rather than short/long term care. A home first approach is essential in this role. This is achieved by encouraging all patients to mobilise at every opportunity, challenging discharge pathways and carrying out Strength‑Based Conversations.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Main Tasks & Overview of Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters
• Contribute to own personal development
• Assist in maintaining own and others' health, safety and security
• Assist in maintaining and developing services
• Ensure own actions help to maintain quality
• Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights
• Undertake routine assessment tasks related to individuals' health and well‑being
• Assist in delivering programmes of care to meet individuals' health and well‑being

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Experience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service
• Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training
• Experience of working within a health or social care environment
• Experience of working within a team

Qualifications

• Care Certificate either upon appointment or within 12 weeks of commencement
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship already achieved

Skills & Abilities

• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust