York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Support Worker

The closing date is 05 June 2025

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Job summary

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

We are looking for motivated and compassionate Health Care Support Workers, with a passion for caring for people. The successful candidate will play an integral role in improving patient outcomes.

They will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing a high standard of safe care and effective nursing care.

Main duties of the job

  • To work as a part of the team under the supervision of Registered Nurses
  • Participate in delivery of patient care
  • Contribute towards the ward organisation
  • Support registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment
  • Complete the care certificate

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-7149143-RN-MS

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualfications

Essential

  • Numeracy/literacy skills to Functional Skills Level 1 (GCSE 2-3 / D-F / equivalent)
  • Basic IT skills, able to applications such as email on a computer or smart device

Desirable

  • Level 2/3 Health care related qualification. e.g. NVQ, BTEC, T-Level, Apprenticeship

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willing to undertake further training.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks.

Desirable

  • Ability to communicate health-related information.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Understanding of person centred care and the role of the HCSW

Desirable

  • Experirence in health or social care setting
Person Specification

Qualfications

Essential

  • Numeracy/literacy skills to Functional Skills Level 1 (GCSE 2-3 / D-F / equivalent)
  • Basic IT skills, able to applications such as email on a computer or smart device

Desirable

  • Level 2/3 Health care related qualification. e.g. NVQ, BTEC, T-Level, Apprenticeship

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willing to undertake further training.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks.

Desirable

  • Ability to communicate health-related information.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Understanding of person centred care and the role of the HCSW

Desirable

  • Experirence in health or social care setting

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Christine Shenton

christine.shenton@nhs.net

01723342373

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-7149143-RN-MS

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


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