About the Position
The Healthcare Support Worker will provide practical support to patients and healthcare teams within a professional care environment. The role focuses on safe patient support, dignity, mobility, communication and assisting healthcare professionals with routine activities within the worker’s authorised scope.
Key Responsibilities
• Support patients with daily living activities.
• Assist with mobility and safe transfers.
• Provide practical and emotional support.
• Observe and report changes in patient wellbeing.
• Assist healthcare professionals with routine support activities.
• Maintain clean and safe patient-care areas.
• Follow infection prevention and workplace safety procedures.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
Essential Requirements
• Relevant healthcare support, care or community-support experience preferred.
• Appropriate qualification where required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Respect for patient privacy and dignity.
• Ability to follow clinical and workplace instructions.
• Willingness to work rostered shifts where required.
Country-specific requirements:
Applicants must satisfy the relevant UK professional registration, qualification recognition, visa and employment requirements.
Experience & Language
- Previous healthcare support experience preferred
- Strong English communication skills are required. For regulated healthcare professions, applicants may need to demonstrate English proficiency through an accepted route such as IELTS or OET, subject to the relevant professional regulator.
Application Information
Candidates should ensure they meet the relevant professional, registration, immigration and employer requirements before applying.