Healthcare Support Worker

Antistatique; Swanage; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Antistatique seeks a compassionate Health Care Assistant to join the Stanley Purser Ward team at Swanage Community Hospital. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care to elderly patients, supported by a structured induction and opportunities for further development. Ideal candidates can expect a rotational post with shifts across days and nights, backed by an organization recognized for its commitment to staff development and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to train as a Health Care Assistant.
• Ability to assist in nursing care and rehabilitation activities.
• Willingness to undertake Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in providing individualized care.
• Aid patients in gaining independence for safe discharge.
• Participate in patient therapeutic activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to develop relationships with patients

Ability to work as part of a team

Willingness to engage in service development

Written and spoken English skills

Education

Existing NVQ level 2/3 in Health Care

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a caring individual looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? Stanley Purser Ward, based at Swanage Community Hospital are looking for either an experienced or new to care Health Care Assistant to join their team.

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team. We pride ourselves at providing the best care to patients and their families Our Elderly Rehabilitation and End of Life Care unit achieved a nationally recognised accreditation,(Platinum award) in the Gold Standard Framework award for end-of-life care. We offer a structured induction programme, and you will be given opportunities to support to develop your skills clinically and professionally with exploring our offers such as the Trainee Nursing Apprenticeship & the Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship.

If you are new to care and hold no experience in healthcare, then we offer a fantastic development opportunity with a structured development plan to progress you from a band 2 to a band 3 Health Care Assistant on successful completion.

The Healthcare assistant post is for a rotational post to work Long days - 07.30 - 20.30 and night shifts 20.00 - 08.00.

Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay!

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

Assist registered nursing staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives and carers.

Assist the multi-disciplinary team to aid patients in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for a safe discharge. Participate in providing a range of therapeutic activities for patients.

Staff are our top priority, and we are a learning organisation who believes in investing in our staff to help them develop personally and professionally to reach their full potential.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

About Us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-C424.24A

Job locations

Stanley Purser Ward, Swanage Hospital

Queens Road

Swanage, Dorset

BH19 2ET

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information and accessing e-ails and internet.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Ability to develop relationships with patients, carers.
  
  

Desirable

• Existing NVQ level 2/3 in Health care
  
  

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to engage in service development.
  
  

Essential

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role Yes effectively.
  
  

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role Yes effectively.
  
  

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stanley Purser Ward, Swanage Hospital

Queens Road

Swanage, Dorset

BH19 2ET

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stanley Purser Ward, Swanage Hospital

Queens Road

Swanage, Dorset

BH19 2ET

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)