Paediatric Healthcare Support Worker | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton University Hospital 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 exceptional individuals for the role of Paediatric Healthcare Support Worker. The role involves actively supporting the nursing team to meet patient needs, manage workloads, and ensure a safe environment. Candidates should value kindness and compassion, with professional experience in similar roles being advantageous. The position requires the right to work in the UK. Join a community committed to inclusion and the development of its staff.

Benefits

Comprehensive hospital and community health services

Support for staff development

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Willingness to learn and develop competencies.
• Ability to manage workload supporting clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing team in meeting patient needs.
• Prioritize and manage workload for a safe therapeutic environment.

Skills

kindness

compassion

experience in similar roles

Job description

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.

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 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 post holder will take responsibility for, prioritise and manage his or her 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.

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.

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 attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Friday 26 Dec 2025.