Healthcare Support Worker

Job summary

Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? Radipole Ward at Westhaven Hospital are looking for either an experienced or new to care Health Care Support worker to join our team.

As a Health Care Support Worker , you will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team who support patients in need of rehabilitation and palliative end of life care for the local and wider community. You will be joining a friendly and experienced team who offer a supportive working environment. We offer a structured induction programme, and you will be given opportunities to support to develop your skills clinically and professionally with exploring our offers such as the Trainee Nursing Apprenticeship & the Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship.

If you are new to care and hold no experience in healthcare, then we offer a fantastic development opportunity with a structured development plan to progress you from a band 2 to a band 3 Health Care Support Worker on successful completion.

The Health Care Support Worker post is a full-time role, we would be flexible and accept part time applications with a minimum of 22.5 hours. We have a variety of flexible family working patterns listed below, Shift patterns will be discussed at interview.

Early - 07.30 - 15.30

Late - 12.30 - 20.30

Long Day - 07:30 - 20:30

Nights - 20.15 - 07.45

Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay!

Main duties of the job

To assist registered nursing staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives and carers.

To assist the multidisciplinary team to aid patients in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for a safedischarge. To participate in providing a range of therapeutic activitiesfor patients.

Radipole Ward is a 33 bedded ward where the friendly ward team provide a high standard of care for the local population. This ranges from rehabilitation for patients after surgery, to end of life care, for which we have recently been awarded Platinum Accreditation.

We offer a range of developmental opportunities to help staff progress in their careers.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

If you would like to arrange a visit or have any questions, please contact Sr Sharon Kennedy

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.