Healthcare Support Worker in Stafford inStafford PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£24,465.00 per year
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Healthcare Support Worker Job details Posting date: 06 November 2025 Salary: £24,465.00 per year Additional salary information: £24465.00 a year Hours: Full time Closing date: 20 November 2025 Location: Stafford, ST16 3AG Company: NHS Jobs Job type: Permanent Job reference: C93Apply for this job Summary KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Communicate with service users and carers, all members of the multi-disciplinary team and staff in external agencies using a variety of methods including information technology.2. Regularly report and effectively communicate service users health status and care aims in care records and verbal reports to Registered Professional Staff members and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.3. Relate appropriately with service users, carers, colleagues and others at all times maintaining professional boundaries.4. At all times ensure that own actions, support the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals.5. Identify, minimise and report risks of danger, harm and abuse to senior colleagues.6. Maintain a safe and secure environment at all times for the protection of self and others.7. At all times minimise risks to self by undertaking safe working practices.8. At all times work within agreed and established Trust policy and operational procedures.9. Work with other Trust services to promote seamless service user focused care, admission, transfer and discharge on identified care pathways.10. Undertake delivery of planned therapeutic activities/interventions with an identified group of service users as an element of the care programme approach.11. Work in partnership with service users to assist them in identifying activities that are meaningful to them and that support agreed health outcomes.12. Regularly support service users to access a range of activities and services to maintain their independence and promote their recovery.13. Regularly support Registered Professionals and service users during activities to promote their physical and mental wellbeing.14. Assist service users in meeting their personal care needs.15. Provide information, support and guidance to carers, friends and relatives of service users.16. At all times take responsibility for own personal and professional development and support the development of colleagues, students, trainees and volunteers.17. Regularly access and make use of supervision.18. Regularly participate in activities focused on the delivery of a high quality customer focused service.19. Undertake activities to, and make suggestions about how to improve services.20. Take active responsibility on the subject of supervision and mandatory training.
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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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