3,349 Support Worker jobs in the United Kingdom

No experience in healthcare? It's okay, here at Royal Papworth Hospital we'll support and teach you everything you need to know. We are looking for likeminded individuals who care, want to make a difference and will uphold our Trust values of Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration.

The Healthcare Support Worker role is a great starting point to begin a lifelong career in Healthcare or an excellent opportunity to gain new skills and experience.

One of the most amazing aspects of this role is you will meet people from all walks of life. The healthcare support worker role is a key role in the healthcare team. You can make such a positive impact and difference on a patient and the care they receive. We know the work we do is rewarding but tough. We have an extensive support system in place for staff support who can offer 24 hour support and guidance to help you look after yourself whilst caring for others.

We have opportunities for enthusiastic Healthcare Support Workers to join our Inpatients team who can demonstrate excellent communication and organisation skills, and commitment to deliver the highest standards of patient care.

We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals who can work flexibly as part of Sulis Hospital's dedicated Inpatients Team to carry out appropriate tasks involving direct patient care, supporting our team of Registered Nurses in providing and maintaining a care environment of the highest standard. You will make a positive contribution to the excellence of care and maintenance of the care environment. If you are flexible, hardworking and would enjoy working on a fast-paced busy ward then please contact us. In return we will offer you support, professional development and a supportive, modern environment to work within.

Full-time 37.5 hours

Shift Patterns:

to include either;

7.00am-3.00pm/ 12.00pm-8.00pm/7.00am-8.00pm/7.30pm-7.30am Monday-Sunday

Permanent

This role will require DBS clearance.

Applications will be assessed and responded to as they are received. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if sufficient applications are received.

An award-winning hospital, Sulis Hospital is widely recognised as one of the finest in the country. Sulis became a part of the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in June 2021, making it one of the first independent hospitals owned by an NHS Trust, offering private, insured, and NHS healthcare services. We empower our teams to be the best they can be, fostering a culture that enhances the quality of people's lives through exceptional care. We are proud to have received an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission for 'Caring,' reflecting the compassionate nature of our people. With modern facilities and strong clinical leadership, Sulis Hospital in Bath provides an opportunity for a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful difference and gain a diverse range of experiences.

We welcome both inpatients and outpatients across a variety of specialisms from Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General surgery, ENT, Urology, Vascular and many others.

Our employees benefit from a competitive salary and access to a wide range of benefits:

• Private pension plan.
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service.
• Non-contributory life assurance.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Learning and development opportunities with a dedicated resource.
• Health Cash Plan with access to a wide range of treatments.
• Employee recognition programme.
• Employee assistance programme – Wellbeing Hub.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Free on-site parking.
  
  And much more.

Sulis Hospital is committed to a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities.

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people

We'd like you to join us as a Health Care Assistant at our service Bethany House & Lodge in Dymchurch .

We provide our people with the support they need in a purpose built home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

At Bethany Lodge, we provide support for young adults with a disability in a residential home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

At Bethany House, we provide our people with the support they need in a purpose built home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

What you'll be working:

Your hours are based on a rota working every other weekend.

• Full time hours - 42 Hours a week.
• £12.83 per hour, £8,098 per annum
• Day and Night shifts available
• Experience in care is required

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting our clients with daily activities
• Supporting their care plans to establish routine
• Ensure the client feels safe, and stable within their day to day care
• Personal Care
• Administrating medication (if required)

What you'll have:

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
• Flexible, professional, and positive approach to multi-site working.
• Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.
• Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situations

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

25 days plus bank holidaysBirthday offJoin the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunitiesActive Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shopFree 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer adviceA Nest Personal Pension accountAccess to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticiansWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeEnhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefitsRefer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to 000 by recommending someone you knowand, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We'd like you to join us as a Children's Care Worker at our service Buttons in Wiltshire (Swindon).

At Buttons , we provide residential supported living care to children with complex physical needs & learning disabilities. Supported by a highly trained staff team, the children are encouraged to strive for independence, however that looks for them as an individual.

Buttons is a 5 bedded home providing residential care for children and young people with learning disabilities. All staff will be involved directly in the physical and emotional care of children and young people and work in partnership with families and other agencies involved.

RCCW will provide support to the Seniors and Managers in taking extra responsibility to maintain and develop documentation required by the registered manager. You will also be required to maintain good staff morale and the promotion of high standards of care and support.

What you'll be working:

Full time/Part time , your hours are based on a rota working every other weekend.

• Shifts
• Morning 7am - 10am
• Afternoon 3pm - 8/9pm
• Full Days 8am - 8pm
• Working every other weekend
• £26,749.36 Per Annum for full time
• Contract is 24 to 36 hours Hours per week
• Flexible with Days & Nights
• Interview will commence on 25/9/2025 & 29/9/2025

Do any of these shifts look good? If so apply today and we will be in touch.

What you'll be doing:

Assist and support other staff in the overall management and organisation of the home to ensure its smooth and efficient running.

Help to establish an atmosphere in which children / young people can, with good basic structures, be supported, stimulated, and provided with the opportunities to achieve their full potential at the level suitable for the children/young people

To be involved in implementing established care plans for the children/young people

To be involved in individual and group recreational activities as appropriate.

To provide children/young people within the residential home care after appropriate training has been undertaken.

Undertake domestic and practical tasks as required.

To provide the basic needs of the children/young people including, where appropriate, help with feeding, dressing, toileting and washing / bathing.

You will be assigned as a key worker to one of the young person in accordance to current guidelines.

Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision sessions, on annual appraisal and training events.

Help the development of community involvement and understanding.

Bring to the attention of Seniors the needs of both the children and the establishment as a whole.

To undertake any specific tasks delegated by the manager/seniors related to the running of the establishment.

To provide Children / Young People with approved complex medical care this is defined as medical care that is appropriately given under medical direction by consultants, GPs and paediatricians with parental consent. To appropriately respond and co-ordinate care requirements with CYP with complex health care needs, including administration of emergency medication. Regular administration of medicine to control complex health care needs.

Feeding (e.g. dietary requirements)

Manual Handling

Gastroscopy

Suctioning

Dressing

Toileting (including double incontinence CYPs)

Washing and bathing

Care and control of medical issues, including medication administration

We support with catheter care, ventilator support, Oxygen

Recording, ordering of supplies and or services and the collection and issuing of money.

Supervisory sessions as appropriate.

What you'll have:

• Strong organisational, time management, planning and communication skills.
• Experience with supporting children.
• Flexible, professional, and positive approach to multi-site working.
• Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.
• Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situations

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays on Prorata Baisos
• Birthday off
• After probation you will be enrolled on a level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care course
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Professional Indemnity Insurance Fees met (Medical recruitment only)
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• and , of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
• ACGRES

Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We have an amazing opportunity for Support Workers/Healthcare Assistants to join our caring and support team at our Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre, our specialist centre in Kent, we look after adults with a brain injury or other neurological condition.

Set within the 12 acre grounds of a manor house, we specialise in intensive rehabilitation for people in the early stages of recovery from a brain injury right through to residential care.

What you'll be working:

FULL TIME 36 hours per week

What you'll be doing:

• Build relationships with patients, which are open and two way
• Support patients to undertake their rehabilitation programme
• Establish methods of communication with patients, reducing barriers when necessary
• Assist patients with mealtimes where necessary
• Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed
• Communicate any issues to the clinical team
• Accurately report and/or record work activities
• Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights.

What you'll have:

• A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible for our young people
• Experience working within the care sector / mental health would be an advantage but not essential
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

ACGRES

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Female applicants only: This role is open exclusively to female candidates to comply with cultural considerations and patient preferences within our healthcare setting. This approach ensures we provide respectful, sensitive, and appropriate care to patients who require gender-specific support, in line with equality and human rights guidelines.

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Our Kaleidoscope Team

Are you passionate about supporting children with complex health needs? Join us as a Paediatric Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) in the Inner North West Division of London's largest community healthcare trust.

In this role, you'll provide respite care at home for children with life-limiting conditions, supporting both them and their families. You'll work under senior staff, ensuring safe, compassionate care. Opportunities to assist in local Special Schools may also be available.

Why join?

Make a meaningful impact on children and families

Access training, supervision, and skill development

Gain experience in community and school setting

Details:

37.5 hrs/week, flexible shifts including evenings and weekends

Locations: Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster

If you're dedicated to Children's Health and hands-on care, we'd love to hear from you.

PREVIOUSLY APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

To work as a member of the Kaleidoscope Team to provide care to children with complex health needs or palliative care needs.

To undertake training required, becoming clinically competent at providing holistic care for individual children, in a range of community settings.

To occasionally work as a member of the Special School Nursing Team, to provide care to children with complex health needs in school, mainly in relation to the safe delivery of enteral feeds.

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role

Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people

We'd like you to join us as a Senior Health Care Assistant at our service Bethany House & Lodge in Dymchurch .

We provide our people with the support they need in a purpose built home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

At Bethany Lodge, we provide support for young adults with a disability in a residential home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

At Bethany House, we provide our people with the support they need in a purpose built home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

What you'll be working:

Your hours are based on a rota working every other weekend.

• Full time hours - 42 Hours a week. 1 x night shift.
• £30,813.38 per annum
• 20:00 to 08:15 worked as 36/48 or 42/42 (3x12 & 1x6) over 2 weeks- night shift
• 25 pence an hour uplift for night hours.
• Experience in care is required
• Role will be shared between both the House and The Lodge.

What you'll be doing:

Effectively lead the shift by ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained at all times.Shift/people management.Addressing staff issues such as timekeeping and attendance in a timely manner.Conducting regular supervisions for staff teamEnsure that each service user has a key worker and that all aspects of the key worker role is implemented.Ensure that all service users have up-to-date risk assessments and person-centered plans in place and review and update as required with the service manager.Monitoring performance levels of staff team and identifying areas for improvement on an individual basis.Mentoring staff team to continuously develop their skills;Ensure service users receive support within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).Ensure petty cash is managed within company guidelines.Ensure medication is administered in accordance with procedures.Deliver on-the-job training and guidance.Oversee the preparation of medical/neurology appointments and letters.
• Cover all aspects of the support health care assistant role as and when required to work on the floors in order to meet the needs of the service.
• Act as a representative of Active Care Group at all times when liaising with external stakeholders including medical professionals, care managers, families, advocates, therapists, prospective service users etc.
• Support referrals activities by attending service user assessments and host service visits.
• Attend and prepare service users reviews.

Observe and operate at all times in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures.To be part of the on-call team.Responsible for attending and completing all mandatory training.To undertake any other duties appropriate and as reasonably required to meet the changing needs of the service and ensuring that service user needs and business objectives are met.

What you'll have:

• Flexible, professional, and positive approach to multi-site working.
• Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.
• Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situations
• NVQ 3 in Health and social care.
• Experienced care worker.

• We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

25 days plus bank holidaysBirthday offJoin the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunitiesFree 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer adviceA Nest Personal Pension accountAccess to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticiansWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeEnhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefitsRefer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you knowand, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

A vacancy has arisen for a Generic worker(patient support) in Xray department. Experience in a patient care environment is essential as are good IT skills.

The X-ray department provides a 24/7 service and as such you may be required to participate in the shift/7 day cover system.

Appropriate training will be given.

Understanding of medical terminology would be desirable but not essential.

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