Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Standish Ward

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wigan seeks a Senior Healthcare Support Worker for Standish Ward. You'll be responsible for assisting patients with personal care, hygiene, and clinical tasks under guidance. Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or a Care Certificate, alongside excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate is flexible and proactive in providing high-quality patient care. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding healthcare services. Closing date for applications is 22 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Required NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about outstanding levels of care.
• Ability to work efficiently and reliably as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care, meals, and hygiene needs.
• Support qualified nursing and medical staff.
• Conduct tasks like patient temperature checks and observations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

Job Description

A Vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to work on Standish Ward.

You are required to have NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social care or the care certificate to be eligible to apply for this role. You will be asked to provide evidence of your qualifications at interview and pre employment checking stage.

We will be looking for enthusiasm, drive and passion where the delivery of outstanding levels of care can be nurtured. You will have excellent communication skills and the flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of this busy area.

The successful candidate will be efficient, reliable and be able to work using their own initiative whilst being part of a team. You will be a motivated and confident healthcare assistant dedicated to assisting in the delivery and the development of an excellent service.

You 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 Healthcare Support Workers work independently performing a number of clinical duties/tasks following training and meeting competency within role as per policy and procedure.

Senior Healthcare Support Workers 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.

Choose Well – Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with the provision of washing, dressing, personal care, beverages and/or meals.
• Assist qualified nursing and medical staff where requested.
• Communicate with all members of the team to maintain a good service provision.
• Ensure that all patients are able to meet their hygiene needs, providing a level of assistance appropriate to the individual.
• Prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken.
• Alert the registered nurse where you notice any changes in the patient’s health and well-being or any possible risks.
• Undertake observations/tasks such as patient temperature, weighing, fluid checks as directed.
• Ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the ward/unit in consultation with senior staff.
• Assist with the general cleaning and re‑stocking of resources where appropriate as well as cleaning and preparing patients beds.
• Contribute to own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.