Healthcare Support Worker - Walkerwood Unit (Male PICU) | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?

Join our dedicated team at Walkerwood Unit as a Health Care Support Worker on our purpose built unit.

What we offer

• Career development
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to support your growth
• Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing service
• Generous NHS pension scheme and staff benefits package
• A Trust-wide commitment to diversity, inclusion and psychological safety

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be an essential part of our team, providing compassionate care and support to our patients. You'll work closely with our qualified nursing staff to deliver high-quality care and help establish care plans.

This role is perfect for someone who is empathetic, dedicated, and eager to contribute to the well-being of our patients.

• You’ll be working alongside dedicated multidisciplinary teams, using your skills to deliver person-centred care in line with our values of kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination.

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Engage with Patients

Build meaningful relationships with patients and their carers, providing emotional support and effective communication.

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Document Care

Accurately record observations and nursing care in line with Trust policies, using Electronic Patient Records (EPR) or PARIS.

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Promote Safety

Ensure the safety, well-being, and interests of clients, staff, and visitors.

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Assist with Personal Care

Help patients with personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, and dressing, always respecting their privacy and dignity.

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Support at Mealtimes

Assist patients with their meals, ensuring they receive adequate nutrition and hydration.

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Mentor New Staff

Act as a role model and mentor for new Health Care Support Workers, supporting them in completing their Care Certificate.

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Clinical Observations

Undertake and report clinical observations, therapeutic observation

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Maintain Cleanliness

Participate in maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe ward environment, adhering to infection control policies.

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Professional Development

Engage in mandatory training and take responsibility for your personal development

Why choose Pennine Care?

• Top mental health trust to work for in the North of England – NHS Staff Survey 2024
• A culture that supports professional autonomy and values nursing leadership
• A clear commitment to safe staffing levels and quality patient care
• A forward-thinking Trust focused on creating the conditions for great nursing care to thrive
• A genuinely supportive environment where your skills and compassion are recognised

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

This advert closes on Friday 18 Sep 2026