Jobs
>
Birmingham

    Healthcare Support Worker - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

    Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
    Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Permanent
    Description

    Job summary

    Birmingham Women's and Children's (BWC) NHS Foundation Trust are looking for motivated individuals to join us as Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) Apprentices.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to kick start your health care career and begin your journey within clinical areas such as surgical & medical wards, paediatrics, maternity and theatres.

    This is a front line clinical role, you will undertake a HCSW Apprenticeship whilst working alongside a multidisciplinary team. HCSW's play a vital role in caring for patients; working under the direction of healthcare professionals they take care of the day-to-day needs of patients, providing help with personal care, meals, mobility, housekeeping duties and performing patient observations.

    Walsall College are the training provider for BWC's HCSW apprenticeship. The dedicated team will support you, working closely with you and your manager in providing a comprehensive development plan with objectives and workplace goals. The apprenticeship will be completed within your working hours.

    To apply you must:

  • Be over 18
  • Understanding of Care & Compassion, with adults or children
  • Math's & English GCSE A-C/9-4 grade or Functional Skills L2 in Numeracy and Literacy
  • UK resident for 3 years + (this is an apprenticeship funding requirement that applicants will need to evidence for Walsall College)

    • You will need to evidence qualifications, if you are unable to evidence these you will not be able to proceed to interview

    Main duties of the job

    Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment

    When required by service need, provide cover for the Housekeeper workload. This will involve cleaning and storing equipment, packing away stores, making beds and general ward tidying/cleaning.

    Work within local Trust policies and procedures, living the Trust values.

    Participate in research activities as appropriate.

    To always act as a positive role model.

    To participate in performance management and clinical supervision.

    About us

    Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

    Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

    Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

    Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

    Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

    When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

    Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Maths and English GCSE grade C and above or equivalent
  • Less than 6 months care experience or Previous experience working with children, young people or adults and understand care and compassion

    • Desirable

  • Completion of the cavendish care certificate within 3 months of commencement of employment

    • Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge

    Essential

  • Able to use email and access internet without instruction

    • Personal skills / Abillities and Attributes

    Essential

  • Reliable, with a good work attendance record

    • Other Requirements

    Essential

  • UK Resident for 3 years or more (This is an apprenticeship funding requirement that applicants will need to evidence for Sandwell College)
  • Ladies Power

    Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Ladies Power Birmingham, United Kingdom

    **Support Worker - Birmingham** · **£12 - £13 an hour weekly pay** · We are recruiting for 2 Support Workers to join our agency based in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to pick up regular shifts on a weekly basis and each shift would be 12 hours long day or night you have a ch ...

  • Socialcare2recruit

    Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Socialcare2recruit Birmingham, United Kingdom

    I'm currently recruiting support workers for a 16+ transitional service based in Birmingham. Shifts are 7am to 7pm · Specific · **Responsibilities**: · - To maintain a high quality of care and support which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and cultural needs of ...

  • MYSHON

    Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    MYSHON Birmingham, United Kingdom

    MYSHON are looking to recruit a part time Support Worker 20 hours per week. Working hours will be on 5 days per week Monday · - Friday in Birmingham · You will be working with vulnerable adults having complex needs and homelessness. This may vary from mental health issues to subs ...

  • Care Line Recruitment

    Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Care Line Recruitment Birmingham, United Kingdom

    **Support Worker - Birmingham** · **£12 - £13 an hour weekly pay** · We are recruiting for 2 Support Workers to join our agency based in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to pick up regular shifts on a weekly basis and each shift would be 12 hours long day or night you have a ch ...

  • Aspect Housing Ltd

    Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Aspect Housing Ltd Birmingham, United Kingdom

    If you have a strong interest in making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable Adults within the local community and want to work with a dynamic team, we have an excellent opportunity for you. We are currently seeking a Housing support worker to join our team at Aspect Hous ...

  • Teaching Personnel

    Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Teaching Personnel Birmingham, United Kingdom

    ** · Are you an experienced Support worker? · **Have you completed training which enables you to support young people with additional needs? · **Are you looking for an opportunity to transfer your experience/training into a role working with children? · Primary schools across Bir ...

  • Search Consultancy

    Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Search Consultancy Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Are you a experienced Support Worker who is looking to make a difference to those who have Learning Disabilities/Mental Health Difficulties located within Birmingham? · Are you looking for an opportunity to change people's lives for the better? · Yes? This could be the perfect op ...

  • Visionary Housing Ltd

    Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Visionary Housing Ltd Birmingham, United Kingdom

    **About us** · Visionary Housing Ltd is a small business in Sutton Coldfield. We are professional, agile, rewarding, and our goal is to Offer support. · Our work environment includes: · - Modern office setting · - Growth opportunities · - Work-from-home days · We are recruiting f ...

  • Apex relocation

    Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Apex relocation Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Qualifications/Experience: · Experience in the support of vulnerable adults, homeless people or people with substance misuse needs. Knowledge of welfare benefit and statutory service entitlements for the client group. Experience of working within a challenging housing and support ...

  • Apex relocation

    Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Apex relocation Birmingham, United Kingdom

    **"DRIVING LICENSE REQUIRED"** · Qualifications/Experience: · Experience in the support of vulnerable adults, homeless people or people with substance misuse needs. Knowledge of welfare benefit and statutory service entitlements for the client group. Experience of working within ...

  • Pro Locums 24

    Support Workers

    3 weeks ago

    Pro Locums 24 Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Pro Locums 24 is looking for experienced support workers, to join our client who specialises in supporting young adults diagnosed with autism, challenging behaviour. Shifts are Monday to Friday (30 hrs per week) during the day 9:30am-3:30pm · **These are permanent positions, plea ...

  • Teaching Personnel

    Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Teaching Personnel Birmingham, United Kingdom

    **_Are you an experienced Support worker?_** · **_Have you completed training which enables you to support people with additional needs?_** · **_Are you looking for an opportunity to transfer your experience/training into a role working with young people?_** · A specialist SEN sc ...

  • Oakleaf Recruitment

    Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Oakleaf Recruitment Birmingham, United Kingdom

    **Job title**: Support Worker (Days) · **Location**:Apna House, 6 Park Avenue, Birmingham B18 5NE · **Rate Of Pay**:£10.42 Per Hour · **Shift Patterns**:Immediate start**, 40hrs a Week, Permanent Contract. 8am - 8pm shifts, alternative weekends. · **Information about the Role**: ...

  • Corus Consultancy

    Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Corus Consultancy Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Support Workers in Birmingham · Are you looking for a company who really know how to give THE BEST care to the wonderful people in their care? · We are currently looking for the most amazing Support Workers that have a passion for care and want to make a positive difference, ever ...

  • Aspire Supported Accommodation Ltd

    Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Aspire Supported Accommodation Ltd Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Aspire Supported Accommodation is a small business in the West Midlands. We provide supported accommodation in Birmingham, Staffordshire and are currently expanding. · **This position is for placements in Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent and Burton-on-Trent** · **Qualifications/Experie ...

  • The Salvation Army

    Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    The Salvation Army Birmingham, United Kingdom

    **Working Hours**: 40 hours per week · **Interview Date**: To be confirmed · We are looking for a motivated and appropriately skilled person with a genuine desire to contribute to a team that supports vulnerable adults who are homeless. · **Key Responsibilities**: · The role of S ...

  • Pro Locums 24

    Support Workers

    2 weeks ago

    Pro Locums 24 Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Pro Locums 24 is looking for **experienced support workers who can work a minimum of 24 hours a week**, to join our hard-working agency. We need support workers to cover shifts in supported living projects residential homes and mental health hostels within areas of North, South a ...

  • Aspect Housing Ltd

    Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Aspect Housing Ltd Birmingham, United Kingdom

    If you have a strong interest in making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable Adults within the local community and want to work with a dynamic team, we have an excellent opportunity for you. We are currently seeking a Housing support worker to join our team at Aspect Hous ...

  • Recruitment Robin Ltd

    Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Recruitment Robin Ltd Birmingham, United Kingdom

    A rapidly expanding women's charity in Birmingham is seeking a part-time Support Worker to provide mentorship, life skills coaching and support to vulnerable young women aged 18+ who have encountered abuse. · This is a fantastic opportunity for an empathetic, people-focused indiv ...

  • SELECT HOMES

    Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    SELECT HOMES Birmingham, United Kingdom

    *Answer questions below accurately to be accepted · Select Homes provides supported housing options and delivers a holistic housing service to help vulnerable adults to sustain their tenancy, develop their skills and prevent homelessness. · Support Workers will be required to car ...