Job Summary
Exciting opportunities have arisen within Wotton Lawn hospital, for a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker. You will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care/services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. You will follow the guidance in the Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.
You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice/training on a regular basis 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 of the job
* To assist trained nurses in the provision of nursing care including health promotion as detailed in individual care plans.
* Participate in performing 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 staff from Hotel Services and other departments to ensure that the ward environment is clean, tidy and welcoming.
About Us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and 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 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 327-25-725
Job locations: Wotton Lawn Hospital, Horton Road, Gloucester, GL1 3WL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
As a Health Care Assistant/Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care/services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistant, Social Care Workers and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.
You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice/training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a health/social care or related area, or equivalent level of competency based training in a relevant area
* Completed a relevant Health Care Assistant transition & development programme
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience of working in a mental health or social care setting
Desirable
* Experience of working within an inpatient setting
* Experience of working with patients with severe and enduring mental illness
* Experience of providing social and recreational activities
Skills
* Confidentiality and integrity
* Ability to motivate self and others, especially those who are difficult to engage
* Committed to working with people who experience Severe Mental Illness
* Enthusiastic and caring approach to working with service users
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, Wotton Lawn Hospital, Horton Road, Gloucester, GL1 3WL
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