Healthcare Assistant/Housekeeper

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established healthcare provider, where you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to newborns and their families. As a Health Care Assistant/Housekeeper, you will contribute to maintaining a clean and safe environment while supporting the clinical team in providing essential care. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in neonatal care and make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Evidence of basic qualifications in English and Maths or equivalent experience.
• NVQ Level 3 in healthcare is essential for this role.
• Willingness to undertake further study and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for babies and assist with clinical duties.
• Ensure cleanliness and comfort in the ward area.
• Work under the direction of the shift leader to prioritize care.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Decision making

Teaching skills in parentcraft

Interpersonal relationship development

Education

Basic level qualification in English and Maths

NVQ Level 3 in healthcare

NWNODN nonclinical support worker course

Job description

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Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Wigan, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job overview

We are looking to recruit a Health Care Assistants/ Housekeeper. We have a 24 hour per week position available. The working patterns are based over a 7 day week, working an internal rotation.

The post holder will be responsible for providing a range of personal care for babies, parents and relatives and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional. As part of the Unit team responsible for the coordination of all the facilities in the ward area to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained as determined by the Lead Nurse and/or Shift Leader.

The post holder will work independently performing several clinical duties/tasks following training and meeting competencies within role as per policy and procedure.

The post holder will ensure cleaning, catering, linen, and minor maintenance standards meet the individual patient’s needs. They will need to report promptly to the person in charge of the department any deficiencies so that appropriate action can be taken.

The role will initially be offered as a Band 2 position. On completion of the NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare, the North West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network nonclinical support worker course and clinical competencies set out by the your line manager you will progress to the Band 3 role.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direction of the shift leader, participate in the clinical care provided to babies prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role.

• Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and Trust Values
• Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
• Assist babies with personal hygiene
• Support Moving and Handling, use of mobility aids, correct babies positioning, assess pressure areas and skin integrity
• Developing positive relationships with parents, families, and carers
• Be aware of the babies’ needs – emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs. Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity value
• Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner
• Be actively involved in health promotion such as: Smoking cessation, Infant feeding choices

Working for our organisation

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working under the direction of the shift leader, participate in the clinical care provided to babies prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role.

• Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and Trust Values
• Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
• Assist babies with personal hygiene
• Support Moving and Handling, use of mobility aids, correct babies positioning, assess pressure areas and skin integrity
• Developing positive relationships with parents, families, and carers
• Be aware of the babies’ needs – emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs. Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity values
• Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner
• Be actively involved in health promotion such as: Smoking cessation, Infant feeding choices
• Always maintain confidentiality
• Report any information regarding the wellbeing of the babies to the Registered Health Care Professional in a timely manner
• Support individuals who are distressed
• Manage and organise time and activities to support and meet the needs of individuals

Person specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of basic level qualification in English and Maths or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in healthcare
• NWNODN nonclinical support worker course or equivalent

Experience

• Demonstrates awareness of what neonatal care involves
• Experience of working with babies under 3 months of age
• Willingness to undertake further study and development
• Work experience within the role of housekeeper or similar appropriate post
• Previous experience on a neonatal unit
• Experience of caring for newborn babies
• Previous experience of team working

Skills

• Basic IT, written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage and prioritise work load without direct supervision
• Basic level of decision making autonomy
• Ability to recognise limits to own knowledge and skills and take steps to seek help
• Teaching skills in parentcraft and health education
• Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with parents and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings

Knowledge

• Evidence base for current NNU practice
• Knowledge of current issues impacting on Neonatal care.
• Awareness of the Quality Improvement programmes within Neonatal Services
• Able to recognise potentially stressful situations and help deal with appropriately
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary team

Additional

• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
• Willingness to work across paediatric wards if required