Healthcare Support Worker

HCRG Care Group; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in community health is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their dynamic team at Chippenham Hospital. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential care and support to patients, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing during their recovery. With a commitment to professional development, you will have opportunities to enhance your skills through the Care Certificate and ongoing training. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusivity and innovation, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you care for.

Benefits

Group pension access

Free tea and coffee

Discounts and cashback membership

Access to wages as earned

Support for mental and physical wellbeing

Opportunities for eLearning and professional development

Open culture encouraging ideas for improvement

Qualifications

• Motivated and compassionate individual with a willingness to achieve the Care Certificate.
• Experience working under supervision and supporting other workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential care including personal hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and hydration.
• Support patient recovery and promote rehabilitation.

Skills

Care Certificate

Teamwork

Patient-focused care

Time management

Typing/data input skills

Physical ability to manually handle patients

Education

Good general education

Job description

Job Introduction

In this role, as a Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with multi-disciplinary team members to provide high-quality care for patients during their visit or stay at our community hospitals. Your responsibilities include implementing treatment and risk management plans and supporting patients through their recovery. Additionally, you will provide support and comfort to patients' family members or carers.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will deliver high standards of care in your ward or clinical area, which may involve moving and handling, cleaning, bathing, feeding patients, and taking patient observations. We support successful candidates to complete the Care Certificate to enhance their practice and ongoing development.

The ward teams include Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Healthcare Assistants, Rehabilitation Support Workers, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and Doctors.

Please note we are unable to offer Overseas Sponsorship for this role.

Main Responsibilities

1. Work within a multi-professional team in an inpatient setting, providing support, care, and treatment according to role-specific guidelines and protocols.
2. Provide a high level of essential care, including assisting with personal hygiene, continence, mobility, nutrition, and hydration.
3. Support patient recovery and promote rehabilitation, encouraging independence.
4. Refer to the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

We seek someone who is motivated and compassionate, with the following qualities:

• Good general education.
• Care Certificate – or willingness to achieve.
• Experience working under supervision.
• Experience supporting other workers.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Deliver patient-focused care.
• Ability to recognize own limitations.
• Typing/data input skills.
• Physical ability to manually handle patients and use lifting aids.
• Willingness to undertake specific nursing/therapy skills.
• Driven and self-motivated.
• Good time management skills.

Package Description

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be part of the Mulberry Ward Team at Chippenham Hospital. You will receive access to exclusive rewards and benefits, including:

• £24,486 (pro-rata based on hours worked) with group pension access.
• Free tea and coffee at your base location.
• Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Access to your wages as you earn them for emergencies.
• Support for mental and physical wellbeing, including healthy recipes, activity challenges, and professional support services.
• Opportunities for eLearning, career pathways, and professional development through The Learning Enterprise.
• An open culture encouraging ideas to improve service delivery, supported by innovation funding.

About The Company

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are a leading independent provider of community health and care services across England, supporting millions and helping over half a million people annually. Our values are: we care, we think, we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusivity, providing facilities and adjustments to support all applicants. Safeguarding and safer working practices are paramount, with vetting checks as part of our recruitment process.

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