Care Support Worker

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust as a Care Support Worker. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' journeys in orthopaedic care, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, kindness, and learning. You will be supported to thrive in a welcoming environment and will contribute to delivering exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counseling service

Fast-track Physiotherapy service

Staff Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy required.
• Experience in a care environment preferred.
• Completion of Care Certificate within 12 weeks is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse in patient care and report concerns.
• Maintain patient dignity and ensure high standards of care.
• Work flexibly across different areas as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Literacy

Numeracy

Flexibility

Education

Care Certificate

NVQ Qualification

Practical training in a care setting

Job description

Go back Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Care Support Worker

The closing date is 08 July 2025

Are you passionate about orthopaedics? Would you like to make a positive difference to your patients journey?

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and passionate care support workers with an interest in providing exceptional care to patients on our trauma and orthopaedic ward.

Orthopaedic Matron Jonathan, says a career in orthopaedic nursing is incredibly rewarding "We' are a friendly, welcoming and supportive team who pride ourselves upon team work, kindness and delivering high quality patient care. You will be fully supported to thrive in an environment in which you are always learning and growing"

Discharge Centre provides a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We aim to reflect the Trust's values in everything we do, kindness, integrity, teamwork and equality (KITE). If you are passionate about patient care we look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder carries out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.

To assist the nursing staff in the care of the patient and reporting any concerns to the Registered Nurse.

To work as an integrated member of the ward team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies

To maintain the patient's dignity and self-respect at all times and achieving a high standard of care

To be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of staff and patients

To be flexible to work in different areas within the unit as required

Following appropriate instruction organise own day to day work tasks and activities

Learn from the patient experience to constantly drive up standards is paramount. Thepost holder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is deliveredand will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient's journey.

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:o A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.o 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.o 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:o Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applicationso Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.o Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail]

Person Specification

Criteria

• Care Certificate or required to undertake Care Certificate and complete within 12 weeks
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Able to follow Trust policies and procedures
• Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
• NVQ Qualification
• 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