Health Care Support Worker- Elderly Care (Band 2)
Band 2
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At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale and our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this.
We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives which starts at recruitment.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come. Ultimately, what makes Airedale special is our people. Not just our staff, but our volunteers, patients, visitors, and wider population who make up the Airedale family.
Job overview
Ward 10 is a forward thinking 31 bedded Elderly Medical Ward caring for adults with complex medical and social needs.
We predominantly care for elderly, vulnerable adults where we can offer a safe, secure and dementia friendly environment. As a team, we believe that putting each patient at the heart of all our care, acting with integrity, respecting the individual and a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach for all our patients.
We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, hard working and motivated staff with excellent communication skills that wish to work with an amazing patient centred caring team.
Main duties of the job
Ward 10 is an elderly care ward with patients that have complex medical and social needs. We are looking for a caring and compassionate HCSW to join our friendly team who put their patients at the heart of everything they do.
You will be able to undertake a range of clinical and clerical activities working with support and supervision of the trained nursing team. To deliver high standards of nursing care and be willing to share our knowledge and skills as well as following the Trusts values and behaviours at all times.
You will be expected to work alongside our experienced nursing team as well as our ward doctors and other multi-disciplinary members who work alongside us in delivering safe effective care.
The successful candidate should be a team player, have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and be able to work under pressure.
In return, we offer to provide support and guidance from all our team and you will have training opportunities as required.
Working for our organisation
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce. Applications from underrepresented groups including LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or disabled people are welcome.
Full time and part time positions are available, and we are open to discuss flexible working arrangements.
This opportunity is only available for candidates who have the right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Please Note: The vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications so please submit your application as soon as possible ensuring you provide as much information as possible to enable us to shortlist. The vacancy will be re-advertised on a regular basis.
Our values:
* Committed to Quality of Care
* Compassion
* Working together for patients
* Improving Lives
* Everyone Counts
* Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more details of this job vacancy, please see attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Possess or be willing to work towards the care certificate
* Be able to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills required for the post
* Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care
Experience
* Experience of working in a formal care setting or as an informal carer
* Previous experience of dealing with the public
We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.
NOTE: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.
If you are offered a position which requires you to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £41.90, Standard £21.90 or Basic £21.90) from your first full months salary. This is a condition of your employment.
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You are encouraged to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £13 cost per year.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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