Senior Health Care Support Worker Ward 7B

The Methodist Church in Britain; Banks; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Health Care Support Worker for Ward 7B, a 27-bed frail and elderly ward. You will provide personal care, household support and delegated direct care under the Nurse in Charge, assisting registered nurses.

The role involves maintaining patient records, supporting rehabilitation, and upholding Trust values; NVQ3 Health and Social Care or Care Certificate are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1).
• Functional skills literacy and numeracy level 2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal and direct care tasks delegated by the Nurse in Charge, working with the team to deliver care safely.
• Support qualified nursing staff in maintaining high standards of nursing care.
• Carry out household support tasks to keep the ward clean and conducive to recovery.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Professionalism

IT basics

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Functional Skills Level 2 (literacy & numeracy)

Job description

The Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Health Care Support Worker for Ward 7B, a 27-bed frail and elderly ward. You will provide personal care, household support and delegated direct care under the Nurse in Charge, assisting registered nurses.

The role involves maintaining patient records, supporting rehabilitation, and upholding Trust values; NVQ3 Health and Social Care or Care Certificate are essential.