Healthcare Support Worker | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly motivated Healthcare Support Worker to join a growing multi-disciplinary team. This role involves assisting patients with their daily living skills, delivering care, and reporting changes in patient conditions. Experience in mental health is desirable but not essential, and opportunities for personal and professional development will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health is desirable but not essential.
• Motivated with a commitment to patient-centred care.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living skills.
• Participate in the delivery of care to a group of patients.
• Report any changes in patients to the nurse in charge.
• Organise activities to meet patient needs.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Job Overview

You will need to be prepared to work rotational shift patterns to include early, late and night shifts as these are integral to this post. Appointees are also signed up to our internal bank which offers competitive rates and weekly pay. Visits to the unit are encouraged.

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About the Team

We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Responsibilities

• Participate directly in the delivery of care to a group of patients as delegated by the nurse in charge.
• Assist patients with daily living skills, e.g. personal hygiene, dietary needs, fluid intake etc.
• Participate in the observation of patients as indicated in the observation and seclusion policy.
• Report verbally to the nurse in charge any changes of behaviour, mental state, physical state and the general wellbeing of patients within the ward environment. Use own initiative to provide a safe environment
• Record electronically or in writing as required the progress and presentation of allocated patients during a span of duty. Responsible for ensuring this activity is validated by a qualified nurse.
• Participate as required in group therapies or activities under the supervision of a qualified nurse or occupational therapist. Organise low key activities to meet identified patient need.
• Carry out escort duties to other departments and areas as indicated by the nurse in charge. Driving unit vehicle where application form indicates licence is held.
• Carry out other appropriate duties within personal capabilities, as specified by a senior e.g. recording temperature, pulse and respirations.
• Demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise duties based on individuals presentation
• To have an awareness of local Mental Health Service Provisions

Qualifications & Requirements

We are currently looking to recruit a highly motivated Healthcare Support Worker to join our expanding multi disciplinary team following investment and recent promotions. We offer scope for personal and professional development within a friendly and supported environment. Experience in mental health is desirable but not essential. Disability Confident

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Additional Information

AN EXCEPTIONAL PLACE TO WORK AND AN EXCEPTIONAL REWARD PACKAGE TO MATCH, Please note there are new visa changes in place from 22nd July2025, the eligibility for a sponsorship has changed. Please note this vacancy may not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship this is because role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). Starting salary dependent on previous relevant years experience.