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Pennine Care NHS FT; Tameside; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and coaching

Flexible working

NHS pension

Staff benefits package

Diversity & inclusion culture

Job summary

Walkerwood Unit in the NHS Trust seeks a Health Care Support Worker to deliver compassionate, patient-centred care alongside qualified nursing staff.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, documenting care, supporting personal needs, and contributing to safe ward practice within the Trust's infection control framework.

Qualifications

• Empathy and dedication to patient well-being.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams delivering person-centred care.
• Experience using electronic patient record systems (EPR) or PARIS.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support to patients.
• Record observations and nursing care in EPR or PARIS.
• Assist with personal care and meals, maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Mentor new staff and support Care Certificate completion.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control awareness

Education

Care Certificate

Tools

Electronic Patient Records (EPR)

PARIS

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?

Join our dedicated team at Walkerwood Unit as a Health Care Support Worker on our purpose built unit.

What we offer

• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to support your growth
• Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
• Generous NHS pension scheme and staff benefits package
• A Trust-wide commitment to diversity, inclusion and psychological safety

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be an essential part of our team, providing compassionate care and support to our patients. You'll work closely with our qualified nursing staff to deliver high-quality care and help establish care plans.

This role is perfect for someone who is empathetic, dedicated, and eager to contribute to the well-being of our patients.

• You'll be working alongside dedicated multidisciplinary teams, using your skills to deliver person-centred care in line with our values of kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination.
• Engage with Patients:Build meaningful relationships with patients and their carers, providing emotional support and effective communication.
• Document Care:Accurately record observations and nursing care in line with Trust policies, using Electronic Patient Records (EPR) or PARIS.
• Promote Safety:Ensure the safety, well-being, and interests of clients, staff, and visitors.
• Assist with Personal Care:Help patients with personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, and dressing, always respecting their privacy and dignity.
• Support at Mealtimes:Assist patients with their meals, ensuring they receive adequate nutrition and hydration.
• Mentor New Staff:Act as a role model and mentor for new Health Care Support Workers, supporting them in completing their Care Certificate.
• Clinical Observations:Undertake and report clinical observations, therapeutic observation
• Maintain Cleanliness: Participate in maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe ward environment, adhering to infection control policies.
• Professional Development:Engage in mandatory training and take responsibility for your personal development

Why choose Pennine Care?

• Top mental health trust to work for in the North of England - NHS Staff Survey 2024
• A culture that supports professional autonomy and values nursing leadership
• A clear commitment to safe staffing levels and quality patient care
• A forward-thinking Trust focused on creating the conditions for great nursing care to thrive
• A genuinely supportive environment where your skills and compassion are recognised

This advert closes on Friday 18 Sep 2026