Care Support Worker - Lascelles inHarrogate inHarrogate PUBLISHED
SAT 4 JAN 2025
Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients undergoing rehabilitation for neurological conditions.
Supportive working environment with a friendly ward culture that emphasises team collaboration.
Comprehensive training and induction program for new Care Support Workers, with no prior experience required.
Flexible working hours across days, nights, and weekends, providing a diverse work experience.
Access to a variety of employee support and wellbeing initiatives, promoting health and employee satisfaction.
Recognition programs for staff achievements, including awards and regular appraisals, fostering a culture of appreciation.
The Care Support Worker role at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust's Lascelles ward involves providing compassionate care in a 12-bed medical inpatient setting, focusing on rehabilitation for adults with various neurological conditions, including stroke and multiple sclerosis. The position requires working collaboratively with therapy staff to support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals, maintaining patient dignity, and ensuring high standards of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. No prior experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided.
Candidates should be prepared to work a flexible schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The Trust emphasises a supportive work culture, continuous professional development, and employee well-being, offering various benefits, staff recognition awards, and assistance programs. For further inquiries, individuals can contact the ward manager, Annie Moran.
Candidates should be prepared to work a flexible schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The Trust emphasises a supportive work culture, continuous professional development, and employee well-being, offering various benefits, staff recognition awards, and assistance programs. For further inquiries, individuals can contact the ward manager, Annie Moran.
We are recruiting Care Support Workers for our adult medical inpatient ward.
Lascelles ward is a 12 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. You shall work closely with the therapy staff to ensure all patients are working towards their rehabilitation goals. Lascelles is a friendly ward, which aims to provide and maintain the highest possible standard of nursing care to enhance the patient experience and is part of a trust, which has an excellent workforce development programme, and a full induction shall be given to support the successful candidate.
We are looking for individuals who are capable of providing compassionate care to patients in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment. No experience necessary, we will teach you everything you need to know.
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.
Lascelles ward is a 12 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. You shall work closely with the therapy staff to ensure all patients are working towards their rehabilitation goals. Lascelles is a friendly ward, which aims to provide and maintain the highest possible standard of nursing care to enhance the patient experience and is part of a trust, which has an excellent workforce development programme, and a full induction shall be given to support the successful candidate.
We are looking for individuals who are capable of providing compassionate care to patients in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment. No experience necessary, we will teach you everything you need to know.
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
- 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 and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
- 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.
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