Support Worker

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	20 Ionawr 2026
Cyflog:	£24,465.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£24465.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	03 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	Ashton under Lyne, OL6 6SL
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	B0588-26-0000

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Job Description PositionSupport Worker Responsible to Inpatient Ward Manager Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time) Part time hours considered Salary Band 2 Role Summary To work as a support worker, primarily responsible for carrying out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, in support and supervised by a Registered Health Care Professional. Role As part of the support worker team you will be expected to have knowledge and be able to undertake the role below. To be responsible for carrying out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, in support and supervised by a registered Health Care Professional. To maintain a high standard of direct patient care and staff morale, through personal example, good conduct and appearance. To always act in a manner consistent with recognised Health Care Codes of Conduct and professional standards as well as Hospice Vales and policies. Responsibilities Participate frequently in tasks requiring physical effort for short periods. Maintain good standards of tidiness in all environments under the direction of the staff member in charge, including cleaning of equipment used in the care of the patients, cleaning of storage shelves and cupboards, safe disposal of linen and soiled linen, and assisting with the maintenance of stock levels. Participate in audits of practice and clinical effectiveness and practice developments. Medicines Management assist in maintaining custody of controlled drugs, checking and witnessing of administration of drugs according to Hospice Policy and in line with the NMC Standards for the Administration of Medicine. Actively manage risk within the clinical area. Liaise with other members of MDT by attending MDT meetings at directions of the staff member in charge. Assist and support qualified staff, and ascertain which treatments are to be carried out at each shift. Maintain accurate records of patient care in accordance with professional standards of record keeping Verbally report on general condition or appearance of patients to the staff member in charge and report changes. Deal with bodily fluids on a daily basis. Able to deal sensitively with terminally ill patients and their relatives Frequently manage and participate in distressing situations. Concentrate for long periods and respond to unpredictable patient and staff demands. Responsible for the safe handling and storage of patients valuables. Ensure admission and discharge policies adhere to Hospice policies. Support clinical governance systems and ensure care is delivered appropriately. Provide support for new members of staff as part of their induction. Ordering of supplies when necessary, promoting cost effectiveness and efficiency. Assist and promote good staff morale, supporting staff. Being responsible for own personal and professional development Ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times. To provide cover for colleagues within the clinical areas as directed by your manager. Health & Safety To co-operate actively in achieving the aims of the Hospices Health & Safety Policy and to ensure the observance of all Health & Safety Rules and Procedures. Additional Notes(a) This document is a guideline to the general scope of duties involved and will be reviewed at regular intervals. It is not intended as a rigid inflexible specification. (b) The employer shares with the employee the dual responsibility for suggestions to alter the scope and content of this document in order to improve the working situation. (c) There is a duty to be aware and adhere to all professional governing body rules and any particular `Acts' or statutory requirements, which may vary from time to time. (d) To attend mandatory training relevant to the post. (e) Willow Wood Hospice operates a no smoking policy. (f) This post requires a satisfactory standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Willow Wood Hospice is a registered charity, not part of the NHS and it costs over £3.3 million to run the Hospice every year. We rely on support from the community of Tameside and Glossop, both through volunteering time and donating money to enable us to continue our existing services. For this reason, it is expected that all members of staff will also support the fundraising activities of the Hospice. We encourage every staff member to help at, participate in, or support at least two fundraising activities every year. Opportunities to support fundraising activities vary and could include helping at fundraising and shop events, taking part in an event and raising sponsorship or attending cheque presentations. Staff members will be asked as part of their annual appraisal which events they have supported.