WHAT do you go to work for? The pay? The perks? Or to help others?
New research reveals NHS and healthcare workers are the UK’s most community minded staff.
Three in five joined the service to make a positive difference to the lives of people and 47 per cent have been involved in their local community since they started their career.
The report, from Opinion Matters and public sector club Boundless, also revealed a third of healthcare workers believe their workplace gives them a sense of community spirit.
Darren Milton at Boundless said: “People in public service roles routinely go the extra mile. Community spirit is clearly alive and well and growing across the country with our healthcare workers at the very heart of it.”
The findings are echoed by a study from Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care, which found half of Brits have a higher opinion of health and social care workers following the pandemic.
But making a difference to others at work doesn’t have to mean big gestures or take a big bank balance. Here are Sun Jobs’ six simple ways to help others while you’re at work:
Happy to help others? These three vacancies from Sun Jobs are our pick of the week to put a smile on someone else’s face.
This vital role will see you become a key member of your local community and help others live a better life too.
The Job: Based in Brighton, the Support Worker role will help people to safely return home from hospital and assist individuals to get the support they need to stay independent in their homes.
What You’ll Do: Tasks include picking up medication, offering transportation, ensuring there are food supplies and liaising with support networks.
You’ll Need: You’ll be dynamic, able to adapt to changing needs, courageous and able to speak to people openly and transparently. You will also need to be inclusive and open to supporting people from diverse backgrounds with varying needs.
Apply Now: Get the full Support Worker details or check out all roles at the British Red Cross.
Want to work with some of the most vulnerable people in our society? This caring role could be your chance to make a difference to their mental health.
The Job: The Senior Healthcare Assistant is based in Thatcham, Berks, and will have previous experience in acute mental health from the NHS or private care. You’ll receive training to join the team where you will be valued and supported.
What You’ll Do: You will join the new team that works together to provide care for people with mental health conditions within a brand new modern PICU mental health service.
You’ll Need: As this can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important.
Apply Now: Find out more about the Senior Healthcare Assistant job or browse all roles at Elysium Healthcare.
These leading healthcare brands help millions every month. What would you do to make them even better?
The Job: Based in Manchester, the Marketing Manager will be a seasoned leader and marketer and will drive sales and market growth for the Tena and Bodyform brands.
What You’ll Do: Lead the intimate hygiene brand team to support delivery of financial and in-market delivery targets. A track record of strong, engaging team leadership is essential.
You’ll Need: Strong brand marketing and commercial experience preferably within the FMCG sector is required as are strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Apply Now: Get the full Marketing Manager details or check out all roles at Essity.
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