Higher Level Care Support Worker

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare provider in Warrington is seeking a permanent part-time Higher Level Care Support Worker to join their children's A&E team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 months care experience, preferably in an acute or paediatric setting, and possess effective communication skills. Responsibilities include conducting vital checks and collaborating closely with registered nurses. A competitive salary of £24,937 to £26,598 pro rata is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months previous care experience.
• Experience working within an acute care setting.
• Experience working in paediatric settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct height, weight and vital signs.
• Work closely with the Registered nurse to deliver, monitor and evaluate care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Learning new skills

Education

Completion of Care Certificate or NVQ2 in care

Job description

Go back Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Higher Level Care Support Worker

The closing date is 05 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent part time Higher - Level Care Support Worker to join our dynamic growing team in the children's accident and emergency department

The successful applicant for this post will be kind, caring, confident and consistently able to act as a role model within the professional environment. They will also be a team player and who is ready to lean new skills and take on new challenges to support the team and the delivery of effective, timely care.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct height, weight and vital signs
• Work closely with the Registered nurse to deliver, monitor and evaluate care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Use your skills and knowledge to escalate concerns or manage risk
• Work together with others - offering support as able.
• Develop a range of additional skills to support the delivery of safe and effective care in line Band 3 CSW expectations.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Job responsibilities

Senior Health Care Assistance will be responsible for providing a range of personal care for patients and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional. Senior Health Care Assistance work independently performing a number of clinical duties/tasks following training and meeting competency within role as per policy and procedure

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Person Specification

Experience

• A minimum of 12 months previous care experience.
• Experience working within an acute care setting.
• Experience working in paediatric settings

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively and with confidence.
• Understands how to overcome barriers to effective communication and applies these to practice.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Completion of Care Certificate or NVQ2 in care

Skills, knowledge and competencies

• Confident in understanding the role of a Care Support worker.
• Understands the importance of individuality, dignity, autonomy, independence, choice and respect and can consistently apply these principles to practice.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of the team.
• Consistently demonstrates professional attitudes, values and behaviours within the workplace.
• Willingness to learn and develop self and others.
• Trained and competent in the delivery of some band 3 skills.
• Previous experience training new staff.

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.

Employer name

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

£24,937 to £26,598 a year, pro rata