Job Description

Assistant Healthcare Support Worker
You must be willing to work shift patterns, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis . Hours are '12 hour' shift across most wards.
We are looking for motivated individuals to join our ambitious organisation as a Healthcare support worker.You will be responsible for delivering individual patient care and will be expected to support the team leaders and the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
This role is offered on a progression scheme where you will undertake the Care Certificate which approximately take 6 months to complete where your pay band will increase.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, to help improve both the patient experience and the nursing care.Duties include:

• Caring and communication with kindness and compassion
• Personal Care including catheter care and Incontinence (This includes bodily fluids and faeces)
• Nutrition and Hydration support
• Pressure Area Care
• Collect specimens (routine bodily fluids only)
• Moving and handling
• Documentation including food & fluid charts and outcome sheets.
• Environmental maintenance
• Performing care in line with risk assessments and care plans
• Ensure all clinical rooms are stocked up with appropriate clinical forms and patient information sheets.
• Assist with the preparation of medical notes to facilitate the running of clinics.
• Escort to other departments (except theatre)
• Instigate Emergency procedure.
• Promote person centered values and provide support for patient's wellbeing and fulfilment.
• After Death Care

About us
This role does NOT offer sponsorship, this role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the rolewithout need of sponsorship. Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met.
Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role.
Our STAR Values are at the heart of everything we do, we will offer you the support, guidance, training and opportunities to develop at whatever stage in your career you are so you can make the best contribution you can.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year Per annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
249-7113476
Job locations
The Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, to help improve both the patient experience and the nursing care. You will be working in an environment that will be a challenge to your organisational skills and one that will enhance your knowledge of various specialties.
Please find attached the band 2 and band 3 job description and person specifications. Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, to help improve both the patient experience and the nursing care. You will be working in an environment that will be a challenge to your organisational skills and one that will enhance your knowledge of various specialties.
Please find attached the band 2 and band 3 job description and person specifications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE A*-D in English Language or equivalent
• GCSE A*-D in Mathematics or equivalent
• Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment.

Desirable

• Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
• Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care
• Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
• Experience of time management and prioritising work.

Desirable

• Prior experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE A*-D in English Language or equivalent
• GCSE A*-D in Mathematics or equivalent
• Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment.

Desirable

• Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
• Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care
• Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
• Experience of time management and prioritising work.

Desirable

• Prior experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting

Skills Required