Paediatric Healthcare Support Worker

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking two exceptional individuals for the role of Paediatric Healthcare Support Worker in Starlight Unit. The role involves supporting the nursing team in delivering care to young patients, managing workload effectively, and engaging in direct patient care activities. Applicants should have strong communication skills and a willingness to pursue GCSE level Maths and English. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop within a high-performing nursing environment while ensuring quality care and safety for patients.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills for interaction with babies, children, and young people.
• Experience in a customer-oriented role is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing team in meeting the needs of patients.
• Manage own workload effectively within the clinical team.
• Promote a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment.

Skills

Good verbal and written command of English language

Ability to assist with direct delivery of care with patients

Ability to use hoists and engage in physical activity related to patient care

Education

GCSE level Maths and English or willingness to work towards

Job description

Paediatric Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 26 December 2025

We are looking for 2 exceptional individuals to join us in Starlight Unit as a Paediatric Healthcare Support Worker.

Please remember that you don't have to tick all the boxes to apply. We value kindness, compassion and lived experience as well as professional experience in similar roles – so if you're not sure whether you're right for us, or us for you – please contact us on the number or email below.

***Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, without the need for sponsorship***

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team, actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. The post holder will develop essential competencies through training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.

The postholder will take responsibility for, prioritise and manage own workload to support the clinical team and promote and maintain a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for patients and their families.

***Please note that the advertised closing date is indicative only and this advertisement may close early without notice once sufficient applications have been received before this date.***

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments on this page.

Person Specification

Skills/Abilities

• Good verbal and written command of English language
• Be able to assist with the direct delivery of care with patients
• Ability to use hoists and engage in other physical activity related to patient care e.g. bathing, feeding.

Education

• Must have, or be willing to work towards GCSE level Maths and English

Experience

• Evidence of experience of communicating with babies, children and young people either in a work or voluntary environment.
• Experience of working in a customer orientated role

Trust Values

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values

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.