Health Care Support Worker (Ward 20)
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
keighley, BD20 6TD
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
We are very proud of the high level of care we provide to our patients which is reflected in our patient feedback. We are looking to appoint a Band 2 ...
To undertake a range of duties including direct care working in support of and supervised by a trained nurse.
At all times treat patients, service users, families, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect, delivering compassionate care. Exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent with Airedale NHS Trust Right Care Values Maintain confidentiality
Work in line within Trust Policies
Assist in the ordering and serving meals
Keeping the ward clean and tidy
Undertake tasks appropriate to the clinical environment with necessary training and as directed by the ward sister or department lead
Trolleys made and changed in a timely manner
Report any incidents, complaints , concerns to the Nurse in Charge
Attend and participate in ward meetings
Recognise and Respond to emergency and urgent situations
For full details please refer to the attached Job Description
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.
Attributes, Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- Possess or willing to work towards Care certificate
- Be able to demonstrate basic numeracy skills required for the post
Desirable
- Level 2 diploma in Health and social Care
- Demonstrate literacy in IT
- Previous experinece of working with the public
Experience and Acheivements
Essential
- No previous experience required
Desirable
- Experience in a hospital setting, Experience in a care setting
- Previous experience of dealing with the public
Qualities and Values
Essential
- Be caring with a desire to help others
- Supporting patients with their personal needs
- High levels of commitment and self motivation
- Ability to engage with a wide range of individuals
Desirable
- Commitment to personal development
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
2 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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