Health Care Support Worker- Elderly Care (Band 2)

Job overview

Ward 14  is a forward thinking 31 bedded Elderly Medical Ward caring for adults with complex medical and social needs.

We predominantly care for elderly, vulnerable adults where we can offer a safe, secure and dementia friendly environment. As a team, we believe that putting each patient at the heart of all our care, acting with integrity, respecting the individual and a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach for all our patients.

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic , hard working and motivated staff  with excellent communication skills that wish to work with an amazing patient centred caring team.

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

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. 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.

Main duties of the job

Ward 14 is an elderly care ward with patients that have complex medical and social needs.  We are looking for a caring and compassionate HCSW to join our friendly team who put their patients at the heart of everything they do.

You will be able to  undertake a range of clinical and clerical activities working with support and supervision of the trained nursing team.  To deliver high standards of nursing care and be willing to share our knowledge and skills as well as following the Trusts values and behaviours at all times.

You will be expected to work alongside our experienced nursing team as well as our ward doctors and other multi-disciplinary members who work alongside us in delivering safe effective care.

The successful candidate should be a team player, have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and be able to work under pressure.

In return, we offer to provide support and guidance from all our team and you will have training opportunities as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.