Compassionate Hospital Care Support Worker

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Care Support Worker to join a multidisciplinary team under Registered Nurse supervision. You will provide fundamental patient care, enhance dignity and independence, and log care delivered while promoting safety and wellbeing on the ward.

The role involves recognising changes, reporting concerns promptly, and working with nursing colleagues to ensure compassionate, person-centred care for patients during their hospital stay.

Qualifications

• Supports basic patient care under supervision.
• Follows delegated instructions and reports concerns promptly.
• Works within role and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and comfort to patients.
• Support nutrition and hydration.
• Assist safe mobility and repositioning to prevent pressure injuries.
• Maintain infection prevention and ward safety and cleanliness.
• Document care provided accurately.
• Recognise and report changes to the Registered Nurse promptly.
• Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Skills

Personal care

Dignity & comfort

Nutrition & hydration

Mobility & falls

Pressure-area care

Documentation accuracy

Communication with MDT

Job description

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Care Support Worker to join a multidisciplinary team under Registered Nurse supervision. You will provide fundamental patient care, enhance dignity and independence, and log care delivered while promoting safety and wellbeing on the ward.

The role involves recognising changes, reporting concerns promptly, and working with nursing colleagues to ensure compassionate, person-centred care for patients during their hospital stay.