Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW)
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-26-0301 |
Summary
Job Description Job Group (Delete as applicable): Nursing & Midwifery Job Title: Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) Existing Grade: Band 3 Care Group: Service Line: Department: Location: Appraiser: Accountable to: Position Number: Date: December 2023 Job Purpose: A Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is part of the multidisciplinary team delivering direct care to patients and supporting Registered Practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan. You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values. There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills for a Band 3 HCSW in your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain a Care Certificate if not already achieved. Key Dimensions a) To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no direct supervision b) Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff. c) Lead by example and supervise/support junior members of staff to improve and maintain high standards of care. d) Implements clinical care packages through a range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the area of service.