Senior Care Support Worker - ED Main Department

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dudley is seeking a Senior Care Support Worker to join their Emergency Department team. The role involves ensuring high standards of care for patients while working collaboratively with the nursing team. Successful candidates will have the opportunity for structured training and professional development. If you are motivated, organized, and possess strong communication skills, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Structured training and professional development

Support for flexible working

Engaging staff events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Commitment to personal development and training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and patients.
• Report changes in patient conditions to the appropriate person.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to recognize changes in patients' conditions

Organizational skills

Motivation

Job description

The successful applicant will be working in a Multidisciplinary Team within the Emergency Department, ensuring patients admitted to the Unit receive a high standard of care, whilst continuing to achieve both National and Local Targets. The Senior Care Support Worker will together with members of the Nursing team and contribute to the implementation of a high standard and individualised patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.

The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, patients and relatives and must be able to recognise and report to the appropriate person any changes in the patient's condition which may require the intervention of others.

The post holder will be assessed on appointment on their level of competence and required as part of the Trusts training and development programme for care support workers to undertake a structured pathway of development to include basic skills and in house development programme.

In return we offer you structured training and professional development supported by our in house PDN and Senior Management Team.

If you enjoy a challenge and are highly motivated, organised and have good communication skills and would like to join a dynamic and highly skilled team then this is the job for you. We offer support for flexible working and have excellent staff engagement and hold regular events throughout the year that put staff at the centre of change and innovation.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.