Yorsexual health is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and passionate Healthcare Support Worker to join our well-established team in York.
We are desiring a candidate who is passionate and dedicated to supporting people who may experience barriers to good sexual health and health inequality, being the greatest advocate to at-risk groups including but not limited to; young people, men who have sex with men, sex workers, homeless people, people with drugs and alcohol misuse, asylum seekers, Black and Ethnic minority groups, and victims of domestic violence.
Do you want to be part of a welcoming and supportive team? Then this is the job for you!
This is a 9 month fixed term maternity cover for 30 hours per week. Secondment welcome; please feel free to call if you have any questions.
As a Healthcare Support Worker at York Hospital, you will be part of a multi-professional team providing high standards of care to our patients. You will maintain and promote patient independence and dignity to ensure each patient receives a positive experience. Please see the attached document ‘Healthcare Support Worker Key Duties’ to see a full list of key duties.
You must be able to commit to our Full Time HCSW Academy for the first 4 weeks of your employment with our Trust. Please note our HCSW Academy takes place at our training site in Holgate, York. We are unable to provide travel options or reimburse travel costs for attendance at this.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Our benefits:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer, please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Nicola Gibson
Job title: Clinical Co-ordinator Workforce
Email address: nicola.gibson27@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01904 725618
Name: Hannah Knight
Job title: Sister
Email address: hannah.knight23@nhs.net
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