Job summary We are excited to announce that we are hosting a Recruitment Open Day for experienced Care Support Workers interested in flexible, bank work opportunities. If you're passionate about supporting individuals and want to join a compassionate team, come along and find out more about the rewarding roles available with us Event Details: Date: Saturday 15th March Time: 09:30 AM 12:30 PM Venue: Research, Innovation, Learning and Development (RILD) Building, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW About the Role: We are looking for dedicated Care Support Workers to join our team on a flexible bank basis. We have a variety of shifts available, so you can work to suit your schedule while making a meaningful difference to those in need of care and support. What were looking for: Previous experience in a care/support worker role A passion for helping others and making a positive impact on their lives Flexibility and availability to work on a bank basis Excellent communication skills Benefits: Flexible shift patterns Competitive pay rates Opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team Why Attend the Open Day? Meet with the recruitment team and learn more about the role and your potential career development with us Ask questions and get a feel for the working environment Immediate interviews may be available for qualified candidates Come and see us on Saturday 15th March and explore this fantastic opportunity Main duties of the job Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and weight. Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £12.08 an hour Contract Bank Duration 6 months Working pattern Flexible working Reference number M0042-25-0675 Job locations Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital Barrack Road Exeter EX2 5DW Job description Job responsibilities Ensuring that the patient is the prime focus when making decisions about their care and wellbeing. Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above Job description Job responsibilities Ensuring that the patient is the prime focus when making decisions about their care and wellbeing. Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above Person Specification Qualifications Essential All Care support worker roles will be required to provide evidence of completing the Care Certificate or a relevant qualification. Evidence accepted includes: Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks clinical placements. Care Certificate from an NHS Organisation QCF Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services issued after 2011 QCF Level 2 OR above Diploma in Health & Social Care or Clinical Healthcare Support issued after 2011 QCF Level 3 OR above Diploma in Healthcare Support or Maternity & Paediatric Support issued after 2011 (For Paediatric & Maternity roles only) Degree /Diploma in Nursing and currently do not have an NMC Registration. Minimum of 6 months Acute HCSW UK (Private, NHS or Armed Forces) hospital/hospice experience within the last 2 years Person Specification Qualifications Essential All Care support worker roles will be required to provide evidence of completing the Care Certificate or a relevant qualification. Evidence accepted includes: Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks clinical placements. Care Certificate from an NHS Organisation QCF Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services issued after 2011 QCF Level 2 OR above Diploma in Health & Social Care or Clinical Healthcare Support issued after 2011 QCF Level 3 OR above Diploma in Healthcare Support or Maternity & Paediatric Support issued after 2011 (For Paediatric & Maternity roles only) Degree /Diploma in Nursing and currently do not have an NMC Registration. Minimum of 6 months Acute HCSW UK (Private, NHS or Armed Forces) hospital/hospice experience within the last 2 years 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 NHS Professionals Limited Address Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital Barrack Road Exeter EX2 5DW Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)