Physical Health Support Worker - CAEDS in Colchester inColchester PUBLISHED WED 29 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year
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Physical Health Support Worker - CAEDS Job details Posting date: 29 October 2025 Salary: £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year Additional salary information: £27485.00 - £3.00 a year Hours: Full time Closing date: 16 November 2025 Location: Colchester, CO1 1RB Company: NHS Jobs Job type: Permanent Job reference: C9364-25-1118 Apply for this job Summary For detailed list of responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.
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To work as a Physical Health Support Worker in the UK, you will need a combination of skills, knowledge, and personal attributes to effectively support patients and healthcare teams. Here are some key skills and qualifications you may need:
Skills and Qualifications
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
- Active listening skills to understand patient needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- A caring attitude towards patients, demonstrating empathy and understanding of their situations.
3. Basic Health Knowledge:
- Understanding of basic human physiology and common medical conditions.
- Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention.
4. Personal Care Skills:
- Ability to assist with daily living activities, like bathing, dressing, and mobility.
- Knowledge of infection control practices.
5. Observation Skills:
- Attention to detail for monitoring patients’ conditions and reporting changes to nursing staff.
6. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a healthcare team, understanding how to interact with different professionals.
7. Time Management and Organization:
- Efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks effectively to ensure patient care is delivered promptly.
8. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Capacity to identify issues and implement appropriate solutions or escalate concerns to the relevant healthcare professional.
9. Record Keeping:
- Competence in maintaining accurate records and documentation related to patient care.
10. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to assist with lifting, moving, and supporting patients, as the role may involve physical demands.
Qualifications
1. Education and Training:
- While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a qualification in health and social care (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3) can be beneficial.
- Training in specific areas, such as first aid, manual handling, or basic life support.
2. Experience:
- Previous experience in a care setting, though not always mandatory, can be advantageous.
3. Background Checks:
- A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required to ensure you are suitable to work with vulnerable individuals.
4. Continued Professional Development:
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development to keep skills up to date.
Personal Attributes
- Resilience: Ability to handle stressful situations and work under pressure.
- Adaptability: Capacity to adjust to changing circumstances and diverse patient needs.
- Reliability: Being punctual and dependable in providing care.
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