Healthcare Support Worker

NHS; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking compassionate Healthcare Support Workers to join their team in Somerset. This role involves delivering high-quality care to patients in community and hospital settings. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and at least one year of experience in similar environments. Flexible working options and a supportive work culture are offered, making it a fulfilling career opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in community settings (1 year or more).
• Experience in hospital settings (1 year or more).
• Venepuncture and NEWS2 scoring skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality and compassionate care as part of the Rapid Response team.
• Deliver delegated care under supervisor's direction.
• Promote patient independence and monitor overall wellbeing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 3

Maths Qualification

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and caring Healthcare Support Workers, who are reliable and flexible to join our Taunton, Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet and South Petherton teams.

If you have good interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge and have a passion to deliver a high standard of patient care, then this is the opportunity for you!

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Support Worker will work as part of the Rapid Response team, providing high quality and compassionate care to individuals. They will have the understanding and ability to deliver delegated care under the direction of their supervisor, and support the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care to enable individuals to achieve their person-centred goals in their own home.

The post holder will carry out well-defined routine duties in accordance with the individual's care plan, promote independence and check on the individual's overall progress, comfort and wellbeing.

When working as a lone worker the post holder will act on own initiative to make a situation safe and report any concerns as required.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax

A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (Level 2 accepted if willing to do Level 3)
• Maths Qualification

Experience

• 1 year or more experience in the Community
• 1 year or more Hospital experience
• Venepuncture
• NEWS2 scoring

Additional Criteria

• Access to a car
• Valid UK Driving Licence

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.