Healthcare Support Worker in Worcester inWorcester PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year
PERMANENT
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Provide hands-on, compassionate care to people living with cancer as a Healthcare Support Worker on Laurel 2 Oncology at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust in Worcester (WR5). This permanent Band 3 post is 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £24,937–£26,598 and offers full-time, flexible working — the Trust holds Timewise accreditation for flex-positive practice. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support registered nurses by delivering and documenting high-quality care, undertaking delegated clinical duties, supervising junior staff and students when needed, and helping to prepare patients for treatment and investigations while protecting privacy and dignity.
Daily responsibilities include personal care (washing, bathing, mouth care), aiding meals and monitoring nutrition, assisting mobilisation and moving/repositioning, recording outputs and collecting samples, ward duties such as bed-making and stock replenishment, chaperoning and accompanying patients, supporting relatives, and providing sensitive care for dying patients. This role is ideal for steady, empathetic carers — particularly those returning to or building a career in frontline care — who have good communication, basic numeracy and literacy, a willingness to use technology and to complete the Care Certificate, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. If this practical, patient-centred role sounds right for you, click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to apply via jobsincare.com.
Daily responsibilities include personal care (washing, bathing, mouth care), aiding meals and monitoring nutrition, assisting mobilisation and moving/repositioning, recording outputs and collecting samples, ward duties such as bed-making and stock replenishment, chaperoning and accompanying patients, supporting relatives, and providing sensitive care for dying patients. This role is ideal for steady, empathetic carers — particularly those returning to or building a career in frontline care — who have good communication, basic numeracy and literacy, a willingness to use technology and to complete the Care Certificate, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. If this practical, patient-centred role sounds right for you, click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to apply via jobsincare.com.
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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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