Job summary

Healthcare Support Worker

Band 2

37.5 hours

permanent

The award winning stroke team are looking for healthcare assistant to join their teams.

At Stockport NHS foundation Trust we are proud that we care for our people as much as our patients , This is an exciting opportunity to join our hardworking and dynamic nursing team in the stroke services where every day is different, and there is always something new to learn.

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and hard working healthcare assistant, who is looking to develop new skills.

We will show our commitment to our teams through excellent development and progression opportunities, starting with a comprehensive Induction programme, so we're proud to nurture and support our nursing teams to provide the very best care. In return, you'll deliver our values, we care, we respect and we listen.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a dynamic and friendly team who together strive to achieve the best patient outcomes and deliver the highest standard of care to all of our patients.

We are committed to delivering safe high quality care to our patients with a strong motivation to improve patient experience and achieve the Trusts values

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

About us

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-ACS2SRK-07-26-A-A

Job locations

Ward A10 Stepping Hill Hospital

poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimumthe requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16. Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimumthe requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Good general education/ Literacy & Numeracy or willing to work towards obtaining
• Willing to undertake the National Care Certificate training programme

Desirable

• Holds National Care Certificate
• Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.

Knowledge

Essential

• Caring / supportive attitude
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
• Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
• Demonstrate interest in healthcare services
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Experience

Essential

• Experience of caring for patients

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal) Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.
• Adapting style accordingly to the audience
• Able to work in a team.
• Able to carry out routine duties
• Able to adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary.
• Able to take initiative Able to develop professional relationships with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues
• Basic Computer skills and willingness / ability to develop further IT skills.
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
• Able to demonstrate a caring friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate demeanour.
• Professional outlook and positive attitude.
• Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately

Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Good general education/ Literacy & Numeracy or willing to work towards obtaining Willing to undertake the National Care Certificate training programme Desirable Holds National Care Certificate Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare. Knowledge Essential Caring / supportive attitude Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality Demonstrate interest in healthcare services Accuracy and attention to detail Experience Essential Experience of caring for patients Desirable Experience working in a healthcare setting. Skills & Abilities Essential Good communication skills (written and verbal) Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster. Adapting style accordingly to the audience Able to work in a team. Able to carry out routine duties Able to adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary. Able to take initiative Able to develop professional relationships with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues Basic Computer skills and willingness / ability to develop further IT skills. Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Able to demonstrate a caring friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate demeanour. Professional outlook and positive attitude. Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward A10 Stepping Hill Hospital

poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward A10 Stepping Hill Hospital

poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)