Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full-time Higher - Level Care Support Worker to join our dynamic growing team on Ward C21. The successful applicant for this post will be kind, caring, confident and consistently able to act as a role model within the professional environment. They will also be a team player and who is ready to lean new skills and take on new challenges to support the team and the delivery of effective, timely care. As our service runs around the clock 365 days a year the successful applicant is required to work a shift including days, night, weekends and bank holidays. If you are an overseas national who would require a Certificate of Sponsorship from the Trust to ensure your Right to Work in the UK, the Band 3 Healthcare worker role is unable to offer this if you are new to the NHS (or have less than 2 years' NHS service) and therefore your starting salary would be £24,071. This is due to a change in the increased salary threshold advised by the UK Home Office on 12th March 2025, stating that Employer sponsorship will only be available for starting salaries above £25,000. If you apply for the role and this restriction applies to you, your application would be automatically rejected prior to shortlisting stage. Main duties of the job Supporting those with your care to meet activities of daily living Working closely with the Registered nurse to deliver, monitor and evaluate care. Communicating effectively with patients, families and members of the multidisciplinary team. Using your skills and knowledge to escalate concerns or manage risk such as pressure ulcers. Working together with others - offering support as able. Developing a range of additional skills to support the delivery of safe and effective care in line with Band 3 CSW expectations. About us Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn. Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs. Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs. A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019. We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 370-ACS3C21-1420 Job locations Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane Warrington WA5 1QG Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for details surrounding the full duties and responsibilities of this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for details surrounding the full duties and responsibilities of this role. Person Specification Experience Essential oA minimum of 12 months Previous care experience. oExperience working within an acute care setting. Desirable oExperience working on ward C21. Qualifications Essential oAble to communicate effectively and with confidence. oUnderstands how to overcome barriers to effective oCommunication and applies these to practice. Desirable oEvidence of continued professional development. oCompletion of Care Certificate or NVQ2 in care Skills, knowledge and competencies Essential oConfident is understanding the role of a Care Support worker. oUnderstand the importance of individuality/ dignity/ autonomy/ independence/ choice and respect and can consistently applies these principles to practice. oAbility to work well independently and as part of the team. oConsistently demonstrates professional attitudes, values and behaviours within the workplace. oWillingness to learn and develop self and others. Desirable oTrained and competent in the delivery of some band 3 skills. oPrevious experience training new staff. Person Specification Experience Essential oA minimum of 12 months Previous care experience. oExperience working within an acute care setting. Desirable oExperience working on ward C21. Qualifications Essential oAble to communicate effectively and with confidence. oUnderstands how to overcome barriers to effective oCommunication and applies these to practice. Desirable oEvidence of continued professional development. oCompletion of Care Certificate or NVQ2 in care Skills, knowledge and competencies Essential oConfident is understanding the role of a Care Support worker. oUnderstand the importance of individuality/ dignity/ autonomy/ independence/ choice and respect and can consistently applies these principles to practice. oAbility to work well independently and as part of the team. oConsistently demonstrates professional attitudes, values and behaviours within the workplace. oWillingness to learn and develop self and others. Desirable oTrained and competent in the delivery of some band 3 skills. oPrevious experience training new staff. 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 Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT Address Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane Warrington WA5 1QG Employer's website https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)