Job overview

We are looking to recruit Senior Healthcare Support Workers for Winstanley Ward. 

1 x 30hrs 1 x 23hrs permanent posts available.

The successful candidates will be efficient, reliable and be able to work using their own initiative whilst being part of a team. 

You will be a motivated and confident healthcare support worker  dedicated to assisting in the delivery and the development of an excellent service. 

Senior Healthcare Support workers are responsible for providing a range of personal care for patents and performing a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional 

As a Senior Healthcare Worker you make a valuable and important contribution to the delivery of high quality healthcare in the Trust. Your role is to support the registered professional in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care to patients and their relatives.

PLEASE NOTE - Candidates  are required to have NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social care  or the Care Certificate to be eligible to apply for this role. Original certificates for qualification are required to be presented at interview stage. 

Please be advised that this post is not eligible sponsorship as it falls below the minimum salary threshold.

This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing a range of personal care for patients and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional.

Senior Healthcare Support Workers work independently performing a number of clinical duties/tasks following training and meeting competency within role as per policy and procedure. 

Senior Healthcare Support Workers will be responsible for providing a range of personal care for patents and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional.

Working for our organisation

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high‑quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do — we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high‑quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.