Geriatric Care Support Worker (Dementia & Delirium)

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Clinical Support Worker for Elm C, an elderly care ward. The post is internal to NCIC employees, with shifts including night duty, weekends and bank holidays.

Full training and DBS checks apply as part of safeguarding and compliance. The role requires a Care Certificate or willingness to undertake, with duties spanning patient care, observation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safe, compassionate, person-centred

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4–9 or equivalent qualification.
• National Care Certificate or willingness to undertake.
• Experience or willingness to undertake care procedures and clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Care for elderly patients, including those with dementia or delirium.
• Support discharge planning and end-of-life care as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and follow clinical policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Holistic patient care

Education

GCSE Maths & English

National Care Certificate

Tools

Electronic patient records

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Clinical Support Worker for Elm C, an elderly care ward. The post is internal to NCIC employees, with shifts including night duty, weekends and bank holidays.

Full training and DBS checks apply as part of safeguarding and compliance. The role requires a Care Certificate or willingness to undertake, with duties spanning patient care, observation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safe, compassionate, person-centred