Health Care Support Worker - AAU (Band 2)
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Steeton, BD20 6TD
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
We have some exciting opportunities for individuals to join our Acute Assessment Unit as Health Care Support Workers. The Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) ...
To work as part of the ward or department team in providing compassionate care to patients, service users, carers and families.
This is a pivotal role that is essential in providing care and support topatients and service users through direct and indirect care, working within clearly defined limits and attainment of agreed competence.
Act as a role model at all times, reflecting the trust values and behaviours and delivering high standards of care.
Be self-aware and open to receive and learn from feedback.
Act as an advocate on behalf of patients and service users, recognising, respecting and respondingto the diverse needs of our population.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess or be willing to work towards the care certificate
- Be able to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills required for the post
Desirable
- Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care
- Functional skills level 1 numeracy
Experience
Essential
- No previous experience required
Desirable
- Experience of working in a formal care setting or as an informal carer
- Previous experience of dealing with the public
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of what 'confidentiality' is and how you put into practice
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how you put it into practice
Desirable
- Demonstrate literacy in IT
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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