Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Able to assess patient’s health, safety and wellbeing while undertaking personal care and referring/escalating to other staff as appropriate
- Experience
Regular contact with bodily fluids when carrying out interventions and or treatments
- Experience
Frequent moderate/intense effort required for periods of time
- Qualifications
English and Maths Qualifications at one of the following academic levels/grades:- O Level - Grade A to C CSE Grade 1 only GCSE Grade A to C GCSE Grade 9 to 4 Functional skills Level 1
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 in Health Care
- Qualifications
Care Certificate
- Knowledge & Training
Ability to recognise limitations of knowledge and competence and practice within these boundaries
- Knowledge & Training
Prepared to undergo further training
- Knowledge & Training
Able to use and update IT systems with patient information
- Knowledge & Training
An understanding of their role within the team
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Evidence of effective communication skills:- including Verbal; Written (legible handwriting); Non-verbal; Compassion and respect
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Ability to communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and / or carers
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with staff / multidisciplinary team
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Positive and enthusiastic approach to work
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Courteous and polite
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience in a healthcare environment
- Experience
Manual handing of patients (including toileting, bathing and turning patients), equipment and stores
- Knowledge & Training
computer literate
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Support Worker to join our team On Ward C1B, Russells Hall Hospital. You will need to be able to work as part of a team, possess good communication skills, both written and verbal and enjoy a challenge!
If you are a caring, hard working, forward thinking computer literate person who strives to make a difference please consider coming to join our friendly team.
Main duties of the job
Here at the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
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This advert is for CSW - Ward C1b with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust in Dudley, England. It is listed as a Band 2 role. The advertised salary is £24,465 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2025.
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