Senior Health Care Support Worker

Role summary

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The Senior Health Care Support Worker provides compassionate, hands-on care to patients under the direction of registered nurses and other clinical professionals. Duties may include observations, personal care, supporting nutrition and mobility, maintaining patient comfort, recording information, assisting with clinical procedures, and contributing to a safe, clean care environment. Candidates are generally expected to have relevant healthcare experience, good communication and teamwork skills, a caring and respectful approach, and the ability to follow procedures accurately. A Care Certificate or equivalent experience is usually desirable, while experience in oncology, acute care, or the NHS may be advantageous. The role requires flexibility for shift work, emotional resilience, confidentiality, and a commitment to equality, safeguarding, infection prevention, and patient-centred care.

About the employer

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist cancer organisation serving patients across Merseyside, Cheshire and the wider North West of England. It provides diagnosis, treatment, specialist therapies, clinical support, research and education for people living with cancer. The Trust operates specialist facilities, including its main centre in Liverpool and services at other regional locations, helping patients receive expert care closer to home. Its work covers chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery, palliative care and clinical trials. As an NHS foundation trust, it combines public healthcare responsibilities with a strong focus on innovation, patient experience and research. Employees work in multidisciplinary teams and support the Trust’s aim of delivering safe, compassionate and consistently high-quality cancer care.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers employment opportunities across healthcare, technology, finance, engineering, education, hospitality and logistics. NHS roles are available throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with demand often strongest for experienced clinical and care staff. British culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, privacy, courtesy and clear communication. Lifestyle varies from busy cities to quieter coastal and rural communities, with extensive public transport, historic sites and varied landscapes. Living costs are highest in London and some major cities, while northern England, Wales and parts of Scotland can be more affordable. Non-UK nationals may need a visa; eligible healthcare professionals can apply for the Health and Care Worker visa, while other workers need an appropriate sponsored route. Check salary thresholds, registration, English-language requirements and dependants’ rules before relocating.