Care Support Worker

Are you passionate, enthusiastic, well organised and wanting to make a difference? We are looking for motivated and passionate individuals who want to work as part of the team to help provide exceptional care to a range of children and their families. We have a full time post available for a Band 2, Care Support Worker, as part of this role, out of hours you will be expected to complete some admin ward clerk duties when on shift, if the unit allows. You would work shifts which would either be long days (07:30-20:00) or nights (19:30 to 08:00) as a care support worker. You would be working within a team of colleagues who undertake the same role and can provide support where needed.

Woodlands ward is a Paediatric 16 bedded ward with an additional clinical assessment unit for general medical and surgical paediatric patients as well as day admissions. The unit can be a busy unit and therefore we are looking for someone who can multi task well and is organised. Please feel free to contact for further detail.
- Work as a member of the paediatric team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
- To assist the nursing staff in the in the implementation and evaluation of family centred care and reporting any concerns to the Registered Nurse.
- To work as an integrated member of the ward team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies
- To act as a host and receptionist to children, their families and visitors
- To demonstrates due diligence whilst maintaining and promoting effective working practices commensurate with the post.
- Maintains confidentiality relating to the welfare and treatment of patients and staff at all times.
- To be flexible to work in different areas within the Trust as required

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

No matter what role you join us in at #teamHDFT, you can be assured of a warm welcome. We have recently faced huge challenges due to Covid-19 yet our teams always show professionalism of the highest standard, putting patient care at the centre of everything we do, whether they areworkingin our hospital services, providing support to clinical services or in our community teams

While this is a dual role, you will predominantly work as a care support worker to provide safe, effective and responsive care that meets the physical, spiritual, emotional and social needs of patients and their families/carers. You will work directly with patients and families within the ward setting on a shift basis which includes night and weekend shifts (07:30-20:00/19:30-08:00). You will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and able to work in an often fast paced environment.

For further information on this position please see the attached Job Description.

If you are interested in striving to deliver excellence in paediatric care and working in a friendly and welcoming team please do contact us.