Care Support Worker

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking a Care Support Worker to assist with patient care in the Dermatology department. The role involves supporting registered nurses and maintaining patient dignity. Ideal candidates will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, alongside the Care Certificate. This part-time, permanent position offers competitive pay between £24,465 to £26,598 annually, pro rata.

Benefits

Supportive workplace culture

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience of team working.
• Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience working in a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under supervision.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
• Work flexibly in a busy department.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time-management

Flexibility

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Care Support Worker – Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 September 2025

If you are keen to learn and passionate to help people then Dermatology is the place for you.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Dermatology team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable person to join our team who is able to work flexibly in our busy department. To work as a member of the team, you will carry out direct care in support of registered nurses as well as support of the medical staff in clinics, assist with the reception of patients, relatives and all visitors to the department, and ensure patients\' privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.

The successful candidate will start in the role as Band 2 and will progress to Band 3 once training is complete.

Main duties of the job

Our Care Support Workers carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will work as an integrated member of the team, assisting in clinics and with surgical procedures according to agreed policies.

You will maintain the patient\'s dignity and self-respect at all times and achieve a high standard of care.

You will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient\'s journey.

You should have excellent organisational, time-management and interpersonal skills and an ability to work within a team and on your own initiative is essential. You must be open to change and interested in your own personal development. You must have the ability to communicate effectively and be flexible within the department and have an appreciation of the principles of confidentiality.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you\'re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients\' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

(Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a sponsorship before submitting your application.)

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see attached job description and person spec or contact [e-mail].

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

• Care Certificate or required to undertake Care Certificate and complete within 12 weeks - Time will be given away from clinical area to complete.
• Experience of team working
• Able to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
• Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
• Experience in working in a care environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dermatology department Harrogate Hospital

£24,465 to £26,598 a year, per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3304A

Job locations

Dermatology department Harrogate Hospital