Healthcare Support Worker - HMP Haverigg | Spectrum Community Health CIC in Haverigg inHaverigg PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
PERMANENT FAMILY HMP HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS PENSION
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Up to 33 days’ annual leave plus an extra day off for your birthday — excellent work–life balance.
Access to the NHS Pension scheme — secure long‑term retirement benefits.
On‑the‑job training in phlebotomy, ECGs, NHS health checks and substance‑misuse support — strong CV development.
Flexible working and Employee Assistance & wellbeing programmes — ideal for carers juggling family commitments.
Not‑for‑profit, values‑led employer (Spectrum Community Health CIC) — rewarding work supporting marginalised people.
HMP Haverigg role in rural Millom — driving‑friendly location; welcome payment and refer‑a‑friend scheme add extra perks.
Support the health and dignity of people in custody as a Healthcare Support Worker at HMP Haverigg for Spectrum Community Health CIC. This permanent, full‑time role (salary band £24,937–£26,598 p.a.) places you at the heart of a multi‑disciplinary prison healthcare team, working under the delegated authority of a Registered Nurse to deliver person‑centred, non‑judgemental care across primary care, mental health and substance‑misuse services. You’ll cover the patient journey from reception screening through to discharge or transfer, carrying out observations and agreed clinical duties, running clinics such as phlebotomy, ECG and NHS health checks, supporting sexual‑health and health‑promotion work, and joining the emergency response team when required. You will also support people with low‑level mental ill‑health and substance withdrawal in line with care plans, working to the organisation’s values of Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation.
This opportunity is well suited to carers and women who want meaningful, hands‑on clinical experience alongside personal development and a supportive workplace ethos. Spectrum Community Health CIC is a not‑for‑profit social enterprise delivering award‑winning services for marginalised communities; benefits include access to the NHS Pension, up to 33 days annual leave (including leave on your birthday), flexible working, training and development, employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, a welcome payment for some posts and a refer‑a‑friend scheme. If you’re looking for a values‑driven role where practical skills and compassion matter, find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button to begin your application (closing date: 04 December 2025).
This opportunity is well suited to carers and women who want meaningful, hands‑on clinical experience alongside personal development and a supportive workplace ethos. Spectrum Community Health CIC is a not‑for‑profit social enterprise delivering award‑winning services for marginalised communities; benefits include access to the NHS Pension, up to 33 days annual leave (including leave on your birthday), flexible working, training and development, employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, a welcome payment for some posts and a refer‑a‑friend scheme. If you’re looking for a values‑driven role where practical skills and compassion matter, find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button to begin your application (closing date: 04 December 2025).
Up to 33 days’ annual leave plus an extra day off for your birthday — excellent work–life balance.
Access to the NHS Pension scheme — secure long‑term retirement benefits.
On‑the‑job training in phlebotomy, ECGs, NHS health checks and substance‑misuse support — strong CV development.
Flexible working and Employee Assistance & wellbeing programmes — ideal for carers juggling family commitments.
Not‑for‑profit, values‑led employer (Spectrum Community Health CIC) — rewarding work supporting marginalised people.
HMP Haverigg role in rural Millom — driving‑friendly location; welcome payment and refer‑a‑friend scheme add extra perks.
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Up to 33 days’ annual leave plus an extra day off for your birthday — excellent work–life balance.; Access to the NHS Pension scheme — secure long‑term retirement benefits.; On‑the‑job training in phlebotomy, ECGs, NHS health checks and substance‑misuse support — strong CV development.; Flexible working and Employee Assistance & wellbeing programmes — ideal for carers juggling family commitments.; Not‑for‑profit, values‑led employer (Spectrum Community Health CIC) — rewarding work supporting marginalised people.; HMP Haverigg role in rural Millom — driving‑friendly location; welcome payment and refer‑a‑friend scheme add extra perks.
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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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