Healthcare Assistant - Wotton Lawn Hospital
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Job Summary
Exciting opportunities have arisen within Wotton Lawn Hospital for a Health Care Assistant/Support Worker to participate in the delivery of care/services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistants, Social Care Workers and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust follow the Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard.
You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice/training regularly and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will have the opportunity to discuss undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post, including the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.
Main duties
* Assist trained nurses in the provision of nursing care including health promotion as detailed in individual care plans.
* Participate in tasks necessary to meet the needs of the unit.
* Assist service users outside the ward environment to establish and maintain social contacts.
* Assist in the preparation and delivery of social, sports and recreational activities for ward patients.
* Work collaboratively with Hotel Services and other departments to ensure the ward environment is clean, tidy and welcoming.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are described in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About Us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working across 55 sites and in people\'s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Details
* Date posted: 29 August 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Location: Wotton Lawn Hospital, Horton Road, Gloucester GL1 3WL
* Employer: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Job Description / Person Specification
* Qualifications – Essential:
o NVQ level 3 or equivalent in health/social care or related area, or equivalent competency-based training
o Completed a relevant Health Care Assistant transition & development programme
* Experience – Essential:
o Significant experience in a mental health or social care setting
* Desirable:
o Experience of working in an inpatient setting
o Experience with patients with severe and enduring mental illness
o Experience of providing social and recreational activities
* Skills – Essential:
o Confidentiality and integrity
o Ability to motivate self and others, especially those who are difficult to engage
o Commitment to working with people who experience Severe Mental Illness
o Enthusiastic and caring approach to working with service users
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS check will be required.
Employer details
Employer name: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wotton Lawn Hospital, Horton Road, Gloucester GL1 3WL
Employer\'s website: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/
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