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Healthcare Support Worker wanted for Bridgend

Location: Bridgend
Hours: Flexible/Agency
Salary: From £14.24 (PAYE)

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About the Role:

The Healthcare Support Worker / Clinical Assistant (HCSW/CA) role involves supporting registered and non-registered healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. Your role will include assisting patients with activities of daily living such as washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding, and performing basic clinical observations (e.g. blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations) when required. Your role will include supporting patient mobility and the manual handling of patients using appropriate equipment such as hoists, slide sheets, and walking aids, assisting with clinical procedures under supervision, and monitoring patients’ conditions, reporting any concerns to qualified staff. Your role will include providing emotional support, maintaining dignity, privacy, and respect, and promoting equality, person-centred care, and a clean, safe environment. Your role will include maintaining accurate records and handling information in line with confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding responsibilities, including recognising and reporting risks. Your role will include following infection prevention and control procedures, using PPE appropriately, maintaining equipment cleanliness, and reporting hazards or incidents. Your role will include working effectively within a multidisciplinary team, participating in handovers, and contributing to high standards of care with professionalism and ongoing development.

This is more than just a job – the role is rewarding, offers a high level of job satisfaction, and provides opportunities for career growth and skill development.

Candidates must be aware we are unable to offer sponsorship

Key Responsibilities:

• Support with the registered Nurse in the provision of the highest possible standards of care for patients and families
• To perform non clinical tasks within their own competency, following directions from the registered Nurse
• Work as part of a team to ensure the highest quality of care and safe standards are given to the patients
• Must obtain consent and Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Review and contribute to individual care plans
• Report to the Registered Nurse to ensure holistic care
• Practice safe standards of care to patients at all times
• Accurately document observations, updates, and progress
• Maintain high standards safeguarding
• Keep UpToDate with all relevant Healthcare related training

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of an NVQ Level 2 or working towards level 3 or any relevant qualifications to the role
• Minimum of 6 months UK based care assistant experience (within the last 3 years)
• Right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship)
• Candidates willing to undergo thorough DBS and Reference checks
• Ability to follow clear Instructions, Policies and Procedures of each Home
• Strong communication, organisation, and team skills
• Compassion, Commitment, patience, and a practical mindset
• A commitment to upholding dignity, choice, and respect

Benefits of joining ESP Care:

• Weekly pay and paid via PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies)
• Offer shifts via your availability and around your personal life.
• Holiday pay included in your hourly pay.
• Candidates are automatically enrolled into our Nest Pension Scheme after 3 months

If this opportunity sounds like something you're interested in, please apply to join ESP Care today!