Healthcare Support Worker - Henderson/Skylark

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker - Henderson/SkylarkAre you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for better? Are you passionate about working in healthcare and rehabilitation? Then this opportunity is for you.

Our bedded units are located within Skylark and Henderson and have built up a reputation for delivering excellent patient‐centred care and enthusiastic teamwork.

As a Healthcare Support worker you will assist with the direct care of patients delegated to and supervised by a registered nurse.

Your role will provide support to the nursing team, collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and contribute positively to the delivery of high‐quality, compassionate care centred around the core principles of recovery and rehabilitation and the patients' wishes.

The service supports patients to recover and regain their independence following admission to an acute hospital and the team consists of registered nurses, therapists, advanced clinical practitioners, General Practitioners and a range on unregistered support workers.

Our service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Working patterns include a combination of day and night shifts, as well as weekend and bank holiday coverage.

Skylark - Yate

Main duties of the jobTo assist registered nurses and healthcare professionals in the delivery of individualised holistic care which is delivered with compassion, dignity and respect.

Work with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the prevention of harm by participating risk assessments such as nutrition, pressure area care, continence and falls.

To assist patient with their care and nutritional support and needs.

To safely and accurately record physiological observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperature and escalates and reports to the registered nurse accountable for the patient's care.

To report back any relevant care about the patient to the registered nurse.

Assist patients to mobilise safely using equipment and techniques prescribed and recorded in their plan of care.

Promote a culture of ambulatory care by supporting patients to be as independent as possible with washing, dressing in own clothes and encouraging mobility from admission.

Assist in the provision of prescribed programmes of care e.g rehabilitation and therapy goals under supervision and guidance.

Support patient‐centred rehabilitation to facilitate safe and timely discharges and which reflects individual choice and maximising independence.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.

Person SpecificationQualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent experience

Experience, skills and knowledge

Significant experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting

Ability to plan and prioritise effectively and efficiently individually and in a team environment

Able to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of service users with a range of communication needs and/or cultural backgrounds.

Able to carry out the core clinical competencies required of the post e.g. Wound care, observations

Able to record succinct and accurate information on the patient record both in writing and electronically

Experience in community and acute settings

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.

AddressThornbury or Yate

The Grace Care Centre, Whitebridge Gardens

ContractPermanent

Reference number083-7975624-SL

Job locationsThornbury or Yate

The Grace Care Centre, Whitebridge Gardens

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Thornbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English