Job summary This post will provide excellent grounding for any Healthcare Support Worker with a genuine interest in children's care and its treatments, and could lead to a rewarding future in York Paediatrics. The post has to offer: You will be based on the paediatric wards in Scarborough To assist and support members of the multi-professional team in order to provide a high standard of patient - cantered care; performing duties without the need for constant direct supervision. Being part of a forward thinking, dynamic, supportive and friendly team Main duties of the job Assist the nursing team Undertake observations on patients Support the families and children Help with general cleanliness and upkeep of the ward Support the medics with procedures Support doctors in clinic and assist with weighing and measuring About us Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: 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 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. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 419-6907955-HCSW-FH Job locations Scarborough General Hospital Woodlands Drive Scarborough YO12 6QL Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Basic literacy/ numeracy skills preferably gained through secondary school education Willingness to undertake training Desirable NVQ/ QCF Level 2 in a health-related subject Experience & Knowledge Required Essential Detailed understanding of the role of a HCSW Awareness of what is important to a patient Desirable Experience in a care setting Skills & Attributes Essential Good command of written and verbal English Able to communicate well with patients and other members of staff (face to face or over the phone) Basic IT skills Understanding of how to work as part of a team Have the courage to challenge & question appropriately Aptitude & Personal Qualities Essential Caring, Compassionate, Sympathetic, Patience, Polite & Friendly, Honest, Reliable, Motivated Approachable Professional (including neat and tidy) Ability to cope with emotionally stressful situations Values, Drivers & Motivators Essential Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Basic literacy/ numeracy skills preferably gained through secondary school education Willingness to undertake training Desirable NVQ/ QCF Level 2 in a health-related subject Experience & Knowledge Required Essential Detailed understanding of the role of a HCSW Awareness of what is important to a patient Desirable Experience in a care setting Skills & Attributes Essential Good command of written and verbal English Able to communicate well with patients and other members of staff (face to face or over the phone) Basic IT skills Understanding of how to work as part of a team Have the courage to challenge & question appropriately Aptitude & Personal Qualities Essential Caring, Compassionate, Sympathetic, Patience, Polite & Friendly, Honest, Reliable, Motivated Approachable Professional (including neat and tidy) Ability to cope with emotionally stressful situations Values, Drivers & Motivators Essential Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours 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 York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Scarborough General Hospital Woodlands Drive Scarborough YO12 6QL Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)