Healthcare Support Worker in Shrewsbury inShrewsbury PUBLISHED THU 5 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 2 PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust r93GkdJ0

Job description

Are you an existing Health Care Support Worker looking for a new opportunity to develop and work in an organisation that will help you achieve your goals to become the best you can be?

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity to join Health Based Place of safety at Redwoods Centre in Shrewsbury.

We are an award-winning team and when you come to work with us, we will help you reach your full potential. Not only that, we will actively seek opportunities to share the great things you are doing, with others locally, regionally, and nationally.

Your career with us will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role.

With support of senior staff participate in procedures under the guidance of the professional lead
Identify, minimise and report risks of danger, harm and abuse to senior colleagues.
Maintain a safe and secure environment at all times for the protection of self and others.
At all times minimise risks to self by undertaking safe working practices.
At all times work within agreed and established Trust policy and operational procedures.
Work with other Trust services to promote seamless service user focused care, admission, transfer and discharge on identified care pathways.
Undertake delivery of planned therapeutic activities/interventions with an identified group of service users, ensuring planning of daily tasks.
Assist service users in meeting their personal care needs;
- Feeding
- Hygiene
- Encouraging continence
- Mobility
- Encouraging independence
- Personal and physical comfort
- Activities of daily living
- supporting with observation levels
- support patients with visits off site

About us
Before applying for this exciting and challenging role, we encourage applicants to view and read the job and person specification.

We are offering a supportive competency programme and training to support successful candidates to progress from a band 2 to a band 3 if new to role. If you are currently working as a Band 2 or band 3 or new to the professional this role could be suitable for you.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application

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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.

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Useful skills for a Healthcare Support Worker: Click to view

To work as a Healthcare Support Worker in the UK, you typically need a combination of skills and qualities. Here’s a list of essential skills and competencies:

1. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals is crucial. This includes listening skills and the ability to convey information clearly.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Healthcare support workers must be able to show kindness and understanding towards patients, many of whom may be vulnerable or in distress.

3. Teamwork: Working well with others is essential in a healthcare setting. Support workers often collaborate with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.

4. Attention to Detail: Being able to notice changes in a patient’s condition and being meticulous about following care plans and procedures is vital.

5. Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a busy healthcare environment is important.

6. Basic Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with basic medical terminology and an understanding of healthcare practices can be beneficial.

7. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role can be physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift and move patients or equipment.

8. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing situations is useful in healthcare settings.

9. Respect for Diversity: Understanding and respecting different backgrounds, cultures, and needs of patients is essential for providing inclusive care.

10. Technical Skills: Basic computer skills may be needed for maintaining patient records and using healthcare software.

11. Confidentiality and Professionalism: Adhering to ethical standards and maintaining patient confidentiality is critical in healthcare.

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