Health Care Support Worker (Band 2) Jul25

Job overview

We are looking for individuals with or without experience to work in healthcare, to join the NHS family helping people from your local community. Healthcare Support Worker opportunities are available in medical and surgical areas at Airedale Hospital, as well as positions at Castleberg Hospital.

We will teach you everything you need to know. To us, it is more important that you are a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and their families. If this sounds like you, then you already have the skills that make a great Health Care Support Worker.

From the moment you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care. **Shortlisted applicants will be invited to our assessment/interview day which will be held onsite on the 24th July at Airedale General Hospital. Remote interviews will not be considered for this position.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be a hugely valuable support to our Nursing and Midwifery teams providing care to our patients. Every day will be different, and you will work alongside the rest of the team carrying out a wide range of tasks and assisting with care to support the needs of the patients and their families.

Examples of what you may do as part of your role

• Washing and dressing patients who need help
• Serving meals and assisting patients to eat
• Helping patients to move around
• Making beds
• Talking to patients and their families
• Monitoring patient conditions

You will be required to work shift patterns (worked over a 6 week rota period) including days, nights, weekends & bank holidays.

Please Note:  The vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, please submit your application as soon as possible providing as much information as possible to enable us to shortlist.

*If you have previously applied within the last 6 months - please do not reapply*

This position is not eligible for sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a visa allowing you to work in the UK we welcome your application. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached documents which provide further details including job description and person specification.