Senior Healthcare Support Worker in Weston-Super-Mare inWeston-Super-Mare PUBLISHED FRI 31 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 2: £24,465 to £26,598 a year per Annum
PERMANENT
Job description
Job summary
Working as a Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) at University Hospital Bristol and Weston is an immensely rewarding job. A job in which your care can make makes a real difference to patients' lives. We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and hard-working individuals that also believe in our Trust Values: Supportive, Respectful, Innovative & Collaborative. Previous
Experience
is not essential, as we offer trainingThis advert is for SHCSW roles within Weston Adult inpatient servicesSHCSWrole is a Band 3 role and previous healthcare
Experience
and Level 3 qualification is essential for direct entry into this role. Ideally this
Experience
should be in an acute/hospital setting.If you have a particular interest in a particular ward, please add this to your supporting statement.We require everyone to be fully flexible across all shift patterns including long; weekdays; weekends; nights and bank holidays.Please note, this role does not currently meet the
Salary
requirement for certificate of sponsorship. From the 9th April 2025, the minimum
Salary
required for a Skilled Worker visa became £25,000 per year. While this role may be offered at a higher point on the pay scale depending on relevant NHS
Experience
, most new starters are appointed at the bottom of the band, which does not meet the new
Salary
threshold.
Main duties of the job
Working as an SHCSW on the adult Inpatient & Outpatient wards you will be involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. You will be working alongside a registered Nurse to provide the essentials; nursing care, helping your patients (both male and female) with daily living tasks, including washing, going to the toilet (hygiene & continence) or helping with their meals (nutrition).Helping with mobility needs and providing pressure area care.Providing emotional support to patients and their families.One to one observation for patients who present a high risk due to clinical condition.Ensuring that the ward environment is clean and safe preventing infection and falls.As an SHCSW you will also be taking and recording patients' vital signs, identifying and escalating changes to a patient's condition to the registered nurse. Some clinical areas may require you to be proficient in additional clinical skills such as ECGs, venepuncture, simple dressings as required by the ward area.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 15,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Weston, Bristol and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Weston and Bristol. Join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; countryside and beside the sea or city living within a stone's throw with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
31 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 to £26,598 a year per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
387-HCSW-WESTON-NOV25
Job location
sWeston General HospitalMendip RoadWeston-Super-MareBS23 3HB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working Hours: 37.5hrs per week (full time) or 23hrs per week (part time)You will be working on an inpatient ward, and you will be required to work long shifts (12hours) which include days/nights, weekend and Bank Holidays.This is physically demanding role, assisting patients who may have poor mobility, and you will be on your feet for long periods.This is an emotionally demanding role and requires you to adapt quickly to the constantly changing clinical demands on an acute inpatient ward.For a more detailed
Job description
and main responsibilities, please refer to the
Job description
document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Person Specification
Knowledge and
Experience
EssentialBe able to work as a member of a team
Experience
of time management and prioritising workDesirableUnderstands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
Qualifications
and TrainingEssentialOne of the following ? Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 ? NVQ 3 ? BTEC National Diploma ?
Experience
equivalent to the above
Qualifications
Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalentHealthcare Support Worker
Experience
Skills and AbilitiesEssentialEffective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbalAble to complete appropriate documentation accuratelyDemonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and proceduresCommitted to providing high quality patient careAbility to work with minimum supervision to a high standardIT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skillsAbility and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time framesFlexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical needAble to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitudeEnthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare settingAble to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role
Person Specification
Knowledge and
Experience
equivalent to the above
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
Details
Working as a Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) at University Hospital Bristol and Weston is an immensely rewarding job. A job in which your care can make makes a real difference to patients' lives. We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and hard-working individuals that also believe in our Trust Values: Supportive, Respectful, Innovative & Collaborative. Previous
Experience
is not essential, as we offer trainingThis advert is for SHCSW roles within Weston Adult inpatient servicesSHCSWrole is a Band 3 role and previous healthcare
Experience
and Level 3 qualification is essential for direct entry into this role. Ideally this
Experience
should be in an acute/hospital setting.If you have a particular interest in a particular ward, please add this to your supporting statement.We require everyone to be fully flexible across all shift patterns including long; weekdays; weekends; nights and bank holidays.Please note, this role does not currently meet the
Salary
requirement for certificate of sponsorship. From the 9th April 2025, the minimum
Salary
required for a Skilled Worker visa became £25,000 per year. While this role may be offered at a higher point on the pay scale depending on relevant NHS
Experience
, most new starters are appointed at the bottom of the band, which does not meet the new
Salary
threshold.
Main duties of the job
Working as an SHCSW on the adult Inpatient & Outpatient wards you will be involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. You will be working alongside a registered Nurse to provide the essentials; nursing care, helping your patients (both male and female) with daily living tasks, including washing, going to the toilet (hygiene & continence) or helping with their meals (nutrition).Helping with mobility needs and providing pressure area care.Providing emotional support to patients and their families.One to one observation for patients who present a high risk due to clinical condition.Ensuring that the ward environment is clean and safe preventing infection and falls.As an SHCSW you will also be taking and recording patients' vital signs, identifying and escalating changes to a patient's condition to the registered nurse. Some clinical areas may require you to be proficient in additional clinical skills such as ECGs, venepuncture, simple dressings as required by the ward area.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 15,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Weston, Bristol and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Weston and Bristol. Join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; countryside and beside the sea or city living within a stone's throw with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
31 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 to £26,598 a year per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
387-HCSW-WESTON-NOV25
Job location
sWeston General HospitalMendip RoadWeston-Super-MareBS23 3HB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working Hours: 37.5hrs per week (full time) or 23hrs per week (part time)You will be working on an inpatient ward, and you will be required to work long shifts (12hours) which include days/nights, weekend and Bank Holidays.This is physically demanding role, assisting patients who may have poor mobility, and you will be on your feet for long periods.This is an emotionally demanding role and requires you to adapt quickly to the constantly changing clinical demands on an acute inpatient ward.For a more detailed
Job description
and main responsibilities, please refer to the
Job description
document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Person Specification
Knowledge and
Experience
EssentialBe able to work as a member of a team
Experience
of time management and prioritising workDesirableUnderstands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
Qualifications
and TrainingEssentialOne of the following ? Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 ? NVQ 3 ? BTEC National Diploma ?
Experience
equivalent to the above
Qualifications
Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalentHealthcare Support Worker
Experience
Skills and AbilitiesEssentialEffective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbalAble to complete appropriate documentation accuratelyDemonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and proceduresCommitted to providing high quality patient careAbility to work with minimum supervision to a high standardIT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skillsAbility and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time framesFlexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical needAble to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitudeEnthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare settingAble to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role
Person Specification
Knowledge and
Experience
equivalent to the above
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
Details
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To work as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of technical skills, interpersonal abilities, and knowledge specific to the healthcare sector. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Clinical Skills:
- Basic Patient Care: Understanding how to assist with daily living activities, monitoring patients' conditions, and reporting changes.
- Medical Procedure Assistance: Assisting with or performing specific procedures under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
2. Communication Skills:
- Verbal Communication: Ability to convey information clearly to patients and team members.
- Written Communication: Skills for maintaining accurate records and documentation.
3. Interpersonal Skills:
- Empathy and Compassion: Understanding patient needs and providing emotional support.
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
4. Organisational Skills:
- Time Management: Prioritizing tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Record Keeping: Keeping accurate and organized patient records.
5. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to address issues and offer solutions in patient care under supervision.
6. Knowledge of Healthcare Policies:
- Understanding of relevant healthcare legislation, protocols, and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Most positions require prior experience as a healthcare support worker or in a related role.
- Education: Many employers look for qualifications such as:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
- Other relevant certifications or training in healthcare.
- Specialized Training: Depending on the healthcare setting, additional training in specific areas like mental health, elderly care, or disability support may be beneficial.
Personal Attributes:
- Resilience and Stress Management: The ability to cope with the emotional and physical demands of the job.
- Adaptability: Being open to change and able to work in various environments and conditions.
Additional Skills:
- Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with healthcare software and electronic health records.
- First Aid and CPR Training: Certification may be required or advantageous.
Regulatory Requirements:
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A thorough background check is usually needed.
- Mandatory Training: Completing training in areas such as infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety might be required.
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