Healthcare Support Worker (Progression Scheme)
The closing date is 05 August 2025
Job summary
Healthcare Support Worker (Progression Scheme)
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to be part of something ambitious, we want to hear from you.
At the Great Western Hospital we're seeking compassionate, motivated individuals to join our dynamic healthcare team. As a Healthcare Support Worker, you'll be at the heart of patient care--working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced environment that empowers you to grow personally and professionally.
This role is offered on either a full-time or part-time basis, giving you flexibility to balance your career with your lifestyle.
- You'll be expected to work the full spectrum of shifts, which includes long days, long nights, and weekend working.
- Each shift lasts 11 hours and 45 minutes, and we do not operate short shifts. Flexibility and commitment to covering all shift types is essential as this position does not support individual adjustments to working hours
What We Offer:
- Hands-on experience in diverse specialties across wards
- Structured career development - This role is part of a structured development pathway, offering the opportunity to progress from Band 2 to Band 3 upon successful completion of the Care Certificate, which covers 15 nationally recognised standards and includes observational training to build your clinical competencies.
Main duties of the job
This advert applies to general recruitment across the hospital; shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a Maths and English assessment centre, and those who successfully complete this will proceed to an interview, during which they will have the opportunity to express a ward preference.
What You'll Do:
Perform a wide range of essential tasks including:
- Deliver Personal care and hygiene assistance (including catheter and incontinence care)
- Nutrition, hydration and pressure area care
- Collaborate closely with Senior Sisters, Charge Nurses, and team leaders
- Documentation and environmental upkeep
- Safe patient movement and escorting between departments
- Emergency response activation and clinical prep
Expect every day to be different, challenging your organisational skills and deepening your understanding of patient care across specialties.
About us
Who We're Looking For:
- Enthusiastic, reliable individuals with a calm, caring nature
- Great communicators who thrive in a team and keep their cool under pressure
- Problem solvers who bring a thoughtful approach to sensitive situation
- People eager to learn and grow--we'll be right behind you every step of the way
This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship in accordance with Home Office regulations and the role's entry-level salary. Therefore, applicants who require visa sponsorship are respectfully discouraged from applying, as we are unable to support sponsorship requests for this role.
Remember to include all relevant qualifications (including Maths and English), complete work history and a compelling supporting statement that tells us why you're excited to join GWH as a Healthcare Support Worker
Details
Date posted
03 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Per annum, Pro Rata (Entry as Band 2)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
249-7393163
Job locations
The Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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