Engagement Support Worker | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking Engagement Support Workers to assist with patient care in an acute medical ward. The role involves engaging patients in activities to prevent delirium and support vulnerable individuals with dementia and other challenges. Candidates must be proactive and capable of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with direct and indirect patient care.
• Support multidisciplinary ward staff with prevention of delirium.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities.

Job description

Overview

To assist staff with direct and indirect patient care through engagement activities within clearly defined limits and attainment of define competence. To work without direct supervision using initiative within the level of competence. To support multidisciplinary ward staff to deliver a multi-component prevention of delirium and support vulnerable patients who have a suspected diagnosis or confirmed diagnosis of dementia alongside challenging behaviours and physical disabilities, using activity as a therapeutic medium to support recovery or by providing 1:1 support to meet their needs.

Responsibilities

To assist staff with direct and indirect patient care through engagement activities within clearly defined limits and attainment of define competence. To work without direct supervision using initiative within the level of competence. To support multidisciplinary ward staff to deliver a multi-component prevention of delirium and support vulnerable patients who have a suspected diagnosis or confirmed diagnosis of dementia alongside challenging behaviours and physical disabilities, using activity as a therapeutic medium to support recovery or by providing 1:1 support to meet their needs.

Ward context

Ward 6A is a 16 bedded acute medical ward. This often means our patients have an element of delirium, dementia, learning difficulties, physical disabilities and challenging behaviours. This is why the Engagement Support Workers are a crucial part of the team. Our Team strives to provide the best care possible through our quality improvement work which successful candidates will have the opportunity to be a part of.

Engagement and patient safety

To work with the nursing team to support patient's in engagement activities which will prevent delirium and support patients in orientation. Patient safety and well being are paramount.

This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Oct 2025