Health Care Support Worker (Stroke Unit) Band 2
The closing date is 03 July 2025
Job summary
JOIN OUR SPECIALIST STROKE AND NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION UNIT!
We are looking to recruit compassionate, highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills to join our patient centred supportive specialist Stroke and Neuro rehabilitation unit.
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering a safe, fast and effective acute stroke service with the support of the Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust who will provide initial hyper acute assessment, treatment and stroke care. Ward 5 is a 24 bedded specialist unit to provide seamless, evidence based, multidisciplinary care within the most appropriate care setting to individuals who have had a stroke and other neurological needs. Support and guidance will include care givers so as to optimise the clinical outcome and care experience for both patient and carers.
Our motivated hardworking nursing team work together with specialist therapy team to provide safe, caring and supportive environment to achieve rehabilitation goals. We provide unit specific induction programme and regular ward based training sessions to maintain our high standards of quality, safety and patient experience.
Main duties of the job
Assist with the service of meals and support patients who may needassistance with eating and drinking in line with their plan of care.o Assist with the safe moving, handling and mobilisation of patientsensuring that care plans are followed to minimise risk.o Communicate effectively with kindness, warmth and compassionrecognising when there are barriers to communication wheresupport may be required.o Act as a patient and staff advocate, escalating concerns andchallenging poor behaviour or practice appropriately.o Maintain accurate records of care within area of responsibility.o Observe and report any changes in a patient's condition to theNurse in Charge.o Involve patients and carers/relatives in delivery of care.o Provide reassurance and support to patients, carers/family.o Support the maintenance and cleanliness of the clinical environmentby attending to general tidiness of the area including unpacking andstorage of stock deliveries. Report any estates issues appropriately.o Support clinical teams to fulfil cleaning responsibilities as identifiedin the National Cleaning Standards framework.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Details
Date posted
19 June 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
423-7273209
Job locations
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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