Key responsibilities of an NHS Support Worker: Personal care: Assisting patients with activities like bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating. Mobility support: Helping patients move around, including using walking aids if necessary. Observation taking: Monitoring vital signs like temperature, pulse, and respiration. Basic healthcare tasks: Taking blood pressure, collecting urine samples, and performing simple wound care (depending on training) Communication and support: Engaging with patients, providing emotional support, and listening to their concerns Documentation: Accurately recording patient details and observations in electronic or paper records Teamwork: Collaborating with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated patient care Patient safety: Following infection control procedures and reporting any concerns or changes in patient condition promptly Essential skills for a Support Worker role: Excellent communication skills Compassionate and caring attitude Ability to work effectively as part of a team Good listening skills Basic understanding of anatomy and physiology Ability to follow instructions and adhere to policies Physical ability to assist patients with mobility needs