Healthcare Support Worker

7 months ago


Dartford, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are seeking to employ a motivated individual to the role of Healthcare Assistant at Band 3 level for our Forensic Inpatient Directorate (Bracton Centre and Memorial Hospital). Previous experience in healthcare is not necessary as full training will be provided, but applicants must possess a positive attitude to mental health, recovery, and social inclusion.

We are a Trauma Informed Service, looking for dynamic and compassionate individuals. We are seeking to recruit people who are curious about the ways that adversity and traumas impact our patients’ behaviours, functioning, clinical presentations and engagement. You will be supported to deliver high quality care to patients, in which your relational skills will help our patients to feel safe, listened to, valued, engaged and empowered.

You will be supported to be trauma responsive, developing practices that avoid causing further harm, promote engagement and create a safe context for healing and recovery.

You will have access to multiple sources of support, including supervision, training, staff support sessions and working alongside colleagues from multiple professional disciplines (e.g., psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, medics and administrators).

The job is designed to introduce staff who have little or no experience of caring work, but who demonstrate the values of the organisation and are passionate about patient care.

Healthcare assistants provide hands on personalised care to service users, always under supervision, and with the support of more senior staff. You will use your skills to create safety, support emotional regulation, reframe frustrating behaviours and reflect on your own practice.

The job is designed to help the post holder gain clinical experience, under close and supportive supervision, and to ensure our service users and carers receive care from people with the right values. We are keen to recruit applicants who recognise the importance of fostering safety, trustworthiness & transparency, peer support, collaboration, empowerment & choice, and attending to cultural, historical & gender issues.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, where good communication supports the management of clinical and risk issues on the ward. You will be part of a service that is focussed on re-emphasising how to focus on relationships and communication to keep people physically and psychologically safe within in the forensic setting, such as providing patient choice and, when possible, collaboration and transparency.

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South East London and Kent and to people in prison. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,000 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes.

We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations across the London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent and manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital in Woolwich as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are one of the largest providers of prison health services providing healthcare to prisoners across Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
We’re Kind

We’re Fair

We Listen

We Care

Working under the direct supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse/ Senior Health Care Support Worker/ Assistant Practitioner/Nurse Associate to support the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational, and spiritual care in a recovery focused and trauma-informed way, through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.

Undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - such as physical and psychological safety, emotional and social support, nutrition, hydration, hygiene and comfort.

Offering patient-centred care, offering choices and opportunities to empower patients whenever possible.

Providing hands-on care to service users including undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non-judgmental way.

Recognising and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of always maintaining the service user’s respect and dignity and ensure that the care provided respects equ



  • Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Healthcare Support WorkerWe are seeking a caring and compassionate individual to join our endoscopy team as a Healthcare Support Worker.The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a healthcare setting and be able to provide high standards of patient care and support to colleagues.In this role, you will be responsible for...


  • Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Work for the Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, a leading provider of mental health, learning disability, and specialist services in the southeast.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Healthcare Support Worker to join our team at The Tarentfort Centre, a 20-bedded rehabilitation inpatient unit catering for men with learning...


  • Dartford, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are seeking to employ several motivated individuals to the role of Healthcare Assistants at Band 3 level for our Forensic Inpatient Directorate (Bracton Centre and Memorial Hospital). Previous experience in healthcare is not necessary as full training will be provided, but applicants must possess a positive attitude to mental health, recovery, and social...


  • Dartford, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Bank Health Care Support Worker Band 3 Forensic Directorate An Oxleas Bank Health Care Support Worker will ensure the delivery of high quality care, ensuring standards are consistently high. You will do this by being competent and having the knowledge to deliver care under the direction of a registered nurse. You will be responsible for regular monitoring...

  • Healthcare Worker

    6 months ago


    Dartford, United Kingdom Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust Full time

    We are looking for passionate and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our dedicated team at our low secure unit at the T arentfort Centre. The Tarentfort Centre is a 20 bedded rehabilitation inpatient unit catering for men from the age of 18. It is comprised of two clinical areas an acute and sub-acute learning disability Forensic. We specialise in the...


  • Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom This is an IT support group Full time

    About Our Team:We're a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to delivering exceptional ophthalmic care in the community. Our team of expert consultant ophthalmologists is committed to providing patients with the best possible outcomes, using the latest technologies and equipment.We strive to reduce waiting times in the health economy and create additional...

  • Support Worker

    2 days ago


    Dartford, United Kingdom Meditemp Full time

    Meditemp are seeking experienced and dedicated Support Workers for our client based in Dartford, Kent. The successful Support Workers will be able to demonstrate previous experience and knowledge working with adult's mental health in a clinical setting. You will be working on a 18 bed inpatient unit caring for women between the ages of 18-65 who are acutely...

  • Care Support Worker

    6 months ago


    Dartford, United Kingdom ALD Support Ltd Full time

    At ALD Support we support people who have learning disabilities and or Autism. We want people to work with us whose believe that people are people first and should live their best life. We are currently recruiting staff to look after an individual with complex care needs, with Epilepsy, Autism and Learning Disabilities. Our belief is that people should...


  • Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom This is an IT support group Full time

    About the RoleThis Healthcare Support Specialist position involves working closely with experienced ophthalmologists to deliver outstanding patient outcomes. Your duties will include pre-operative testing, instructing patients on post-procedure care, and updating medical records. If you have a passion for delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage...


  • Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom beBee Professionals Full time £22,000 - £28,000

    Support Worker RolebeBee Professionals in Dartford is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide support to individuals with disabilities in their daily activities and personal development.Key Responsibilities:Deliver daily living support and encourage independence in service users.Implement and monitor care plans to ensure effective support.Organize...

  • Healthcare Worker

    7 months ago


    Dartford, United Kingdom Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust Full time

    We are delighted to announce that due to internal promotion a full time Health Care worker opportunity has come available within the KMPT Rosewood Mother and Baby Unit (MBU). This MBU which is based in Dartford opened in August 2018 for the population of Kent, Surrey and Sussex Working closely with NHS England, the aim is to improve the access and quality...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    7 months ago


    Dartford, United Kingdom Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust Full time

    Please note, that we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for Band 2 Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker roles as they do not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Healthcare Assistants to join our established team of nursing staff based at the Place of Safety East. The role involves...


  • Dartford, United Kingdom Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust Full time

    We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Healthcare Assistants to join our established team of nursing staff based at North Kent Place of SafetyThe role involves providing care and support to in-patients currently experiencing acute mental health difficulties requiring an inpatient admissionCommitment to meeting the needs of people with mental...


  • Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Full time

    Mental Health ServicesKent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust provides a range of mental health services across the county. Our low secure unit at the Allington Centre offers a specialist service for patients with complex mental health needs. As a Healthcare Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to these patients,...

  • Support Worker

    3 days ago


    Dartford, United Kingdom Appcastenterprise Full time

    Support Worker - up to £11.50 per hour Dartford, Kent SCP Complex Care are recruiting for support workers with care experience to work in Dartford area with clients aged 7 years to 24 years old. Support is required for male clients with varying needs including brain injury, visual impairment, autism, learningdisabilities, ADHD and challenging...

  • Support Worker

    2 days ago


    Dartford, United Kingdom City & County Complex care Full time

    Support Worker - up to £11.50 per hour Dartford, Kent SCP Complex Care are recruiting for support workers with care experience to work in Dartford area with clients aged 7 years to 24 years old. Support is required for male clients with varying needs including brain injury, visual impairment, autism, learning disabilities, ADHD and challenging...


  • Dartford, United Kingdom Premier Work Support Full time

    Premier Work Support are currently recruiting a permanent **Soldering and Assembly Worker** to work in a specialist manufacturing company within the Crayford area. This role involves soldering and assembling lighting products for customer sales orders. In this role, you will be responsible for several customer orders at one time. Kits will be picked and...


  • Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About UsKent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust is a leading healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to our service users. With a strong focus on professional development and quality of life, we offer a unique work environment that combines challenging roles with a supportive team.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a motivated Healthcare...


  • Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Prestige Nursing Full time

    About Our Company">Prestige Nursing & Care is a private provider of homecare services, committed to delivering high-quality, personalized care to our clients. With 30 local offices in England and Scotland, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the healthcare industry.The Job">We are seeking a skilled and experienced Field Care Supervisor to...


  • Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Medirest Full time

    **Job Title:** Healthcare Support AssociateMedirest is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Support Associate to join our team. As a vital member of our healthcare support staff, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and supporting medical teams during emergency situations.**Key Responsibilities:Transport patients...