Healthcare Support Worker

Emeson Care; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gloucester is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to provide high-quality care and support to individuals. The ideal candidate will enhance the lives of service users through compassionate personal care, medication support, and meaningful companionship. Essential qualifications include the right to work in the UK and good English skills. This position offers competitive pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay and enhanced rates for weekends/bank holidays

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Uniform and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Good level of spoken and written English.
• Willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, including bathing and grooming.
• Support with meal preparation and feeding.
• Aid in safe moving and handling.
• Prompt or assist with medication as directed.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Report changes in health to senior staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues for holistic care.

Skills

Empathetic, patient, and respectful

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Reliable, flexible, and committed to high standards

Ability to follow instructions and work independently

Physically fit and emotionally resilient

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Title: Healthcare Support Worker

Reports to: Senior Career / Team Leader / Registered Manager

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Contract Type: [Full-time / Part-time / Bank]

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, person-centered care and support to individuals in line with their care plans, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing. The Healthcare Assistant plays a vital role in delivering compassionate care that enhances the lives of service users across a range of health and social care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assist with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and continence care in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Nutrition & Hydration: Support with meal preparation, feeding, and fluid intake, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Mobility Support: Aid with safe moving and handling, including use of hoists and mobility aids, following risk assessments and training.
• Medication Support: Prompt or assist with medication in accordance with care plans and company policy (if trained and delegated).
• Companionship: Provide emotional support, engage in meaningful conversation, and encourage participation in activities.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Observe and report changes in physical or mental health to senior staff. Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Safeguarding & Compliance: Uphold safeguarding principles, confidentiality, and infection prevention protocols. Adhere to CQC standards and company policies.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with colleagues, families, and external professionals to ensure holistic care delivery.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Empathetic, patient, and respectful
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to high standards
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Physically fit and emotionally resilient

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: Right to work in the UK, Good level of spoken and written English, Willingness to undertake training (e.g., Care Certificate)
• Desirable: Previous experience in a care setting, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards), Medication administration training

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and enhanced rates for weekends/bank holidays
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Uniform and PPE provided