Healthcare Support Worker

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Care Support Worker to join their compassionate team. In this vital role, you will assist in delivering high-quality care to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. You will support patients with daily living activities, record vital observations, and perform essential tasks under the guidance of registered nurses. This position offers a fantastic development opportunity, including a structured plan to achieve the Care Certificate, allowing you to progress in your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Compassionate care and support for patients under supervision.
• Basic healthcare knowledge and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and personal care.
• Record observations and perform supportive tasks as directed.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Patient Support

Observation Skills

Basic Healthcare Knowledge

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care/services to patients.

You will be expected to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard under the supervision of registered nurses.

Your responsibilities will include assisting patients with activities of daily living, including personal care and nutritional and dietary support.

You will also take and record observations and undertake additional supportive tasks as directed by registered nurses, such as venepuncture, catheter care, ECG recording, etc.

Qualifications and Experience

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential. If you are new to care and hold no experience in healthcare, we offer a fantastic development opportunity with a structured development plan (including achieving the Care Certificate). You will progress from a pay band 2 to pay band 3 on achievement of the Care Certification.