Healthcare Support Worker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Patient care Therapeutic relationships Monitoring wellbeing Documentation Care planning Emotional support Collaboration with colleagues Clinical duties under supervision

FULL DESCRIPTION

Healthcare Support Worker

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Support Worker to join their specialist team. The role is based in London and offers a permanent full-time position with a salary of £14 per hour.

Job Summary

Have you recently completed a psychology degree and are looking to gain meaningful, hands-on clinical experience? Or are you an experienced Healthcare Support Worker ready to take the next step in a specialist setting? Start your career with purpose and make a real difference where it truly matters.

Main Duties of the Job

  • Building positive, therapeutic relationships with patients
  • Supporting young people with their daily care and treatment plans
  • Monitoring wellbeing and recording observations accurately
  • Assisting with documentation and care planning
  • Supporting patients during times of emotional distress
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals
  • Carrying out delegated clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge
  • Engaging fully with ongoing training and development

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an internationally renowned specialist provider of care for people with eating disorders and complex mental health conditions. Our services combine inpatient and outpatient treatment, delivering recovery focused and high dependency care tailored to each individual. We are proud of our highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, strong clinical leadership, and culture of learning, development, and compassion.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive induction and specialist eating disorder training
  • Clear career development and progression pathways
  • Ongoing clinical supervision and online academic meetings
  • Free meals during shifts
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Blue Light Card discount scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • A supportive environment where your expertise is recognised and valued

Job Details

  • Date posted: 06 May 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £14 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: oc-1777979226-LJ1QN
  • Job locations: Holcombe Hill, The Ridgeway, London, Greater London, NW7 4HX

Job Responsibilities

  • Building positive, therapeutic relationships with patients
  • Supporting young people with their daily care and treatment plans
  • Monitoring wellbeing and recording observations accurately
  • Assisting with documentation and care planning
  • Supporting patients during times of emotional distress
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals
  • Carrying out delegated clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge
  • Engaging fully with ongoing training and development

Please note we do not offer certificate of sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Desirable: Psychology degree

Experience

Essential: Experience working in a healthcare, social care, or education setting

Desirable: Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, or autism

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: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group

Address: Holcombe Hill, The Ridgeway, London, Greater London, NW7 4HX

Employer's website: www.ellernmede.org

Employer Contact Details

For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment, Anna Meszaros

Email: [contact hidden]

Phone: [contact hidden]

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