Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Possess or be willing to work towards the care certificate
- Qualifications
Be able to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills required for the post
- Experience & Achievements
No previous experience required
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Understanding of what ‘confidentiality’ is and how you put into practice
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Good listening, written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Be well organised happy to work in a team but also able to use own initiative
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Able to follow direct instructions
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Understanding of equality and diversity and how you put it into practice
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care
- Qualifications
Functional skills level 1 numeracy
- Experience & Achievements
Experience of working in a formal care setting or as an informal carer
- Experience & Achievements
Previous experience of dealing with the public
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrate literacy in IT
Job overview
Previous applicants do not need to reapply
We have opportunities for reliable, enthusiastic, patient centered and caring individuals to join our Healthcare Assistant team on the Acute Respiratory Care Unit!
The desired candidate must have good communication skills, be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and have a caring and compassionate nature.
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
We are proud of our high standard of nursing care and are willing to share our knowledge and skills, however you must be able to demonstrate following values & behaviours:
| VALUES | BEHAVIOURS |
| · Compassion | · Listening and Communicating |
| · Commitment to quality of care | · Honesty and Integrity |
| · Working Together for Patients | · Supportive and Approachable |
| · Everyone Counts | · Even Handed & Encouraging |
| · Improving Lives | · Patient Centred & Compassionate |
| · Respect & Dignity | · Lead by Example and be Self Aware |
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.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Healthcare Support Worker - Acute Respiratory Care Unit (Band 2) with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in Keighley, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Sep 2026.
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