Job overview

We are recruiting Care Support Workers for our adult inpatient neuro rehabilitation ward.   We are looking for individuals who are capable of providing compassionate care to patients in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment.  

Lascelles ward is a 13 bed mixed sex ward specialising in providing inpatient rehabilitation for adults living with a variety of neurological conditions such as head injuries, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, Guillain-Barre syndrome and patients who have suffered strokes.

Main duties of the job

• Our Care Support Workers carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.  You will work as an integrated member of the ward team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies.
• You will maintain the patient's dignity and self-respect at all times and achieving a high standard of care.
• Our Care Support Workers have an allocated base-ward but they are expected to work in different areas within the hospital as required
• You will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient’s journey.

Our Care Support Workers are expected to work a combination of days, nights and weekends including Bank Holidays and Christmas Day.
•    Early – 07:15 to 15:15
•    Late – 12:15 to 20:15hrs
•    Night – 19:45hrs to 07:45hrs
•    Long Day – 07:15hrs to 20:15h

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.  
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.