This permanent Healthcare Support Worker post sits at St Mary's Hospital within Isle of Wight NHS Trust, graded as a development role across Band 2 to 3. Post holders help patients with personal care, moving safely, meals and hydration, and observing changes in condition, working alongside registered staff. It suits people new to care, with a two-week induction, Care Certificate support and shifts that include evenings, nights and weekends. Applicants must upload Maths and English GCSE or equivalent evidence, or they will not be invited to interview.
What the job involves
- Supporting patients with personal care and hygiene
- Helping patients move safely and comfortably
- Assisting with meals and hydration
- Making beds and maintaining a clean environment
- Observing and reporting changes in a patient's condition
- Recording information accurately using hospital systems
- Providing reassurance and emotional support to patients and relatives
- Supporting day-to-day care and wellbeing, helping patients keep their dignity, comfort and independence
What’s required
Qualifications
- English and Maths at Level 1 Functional Skills or GCSE equivalent, with evidence uploaded to the application
- Care Certificate completed, or completed within 3 months of appointment (pro rata for part time)
Other
- Desire to deliver compassionate hands-on care in a hospital environment
- Commitment to completing the Knowledge and Behaviour Framework within 6 months of appointment
Nice to have
- Experience in an acute hospital, community setting or nursing home
- Level 2 qualification in a health-related subject, or equivalent relevant learning gained through experience, on-the-job training, short courses and work-based competencies
What’s offered
- Two-week induction programme
- Opportunity to complete the Care Certificate
- Career development within the NHS
- Shift enhancements for evenings, nights and weekends
- Flexible working arrangements, subject to service needs
- Onsite day nursery
- Cycle-to-work scheme, and discounts at local businesses and gyms
- Opportunity to hire the Trust's beach hut in Ryde
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
