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Senior Care Support Worker, Ward B5 (Fixed term until 28th May 2027)

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Dudley, DY1 2HQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

28 October 2026

9 days left

Job description

Senior Care Support Worker,Ward B5 Important Information for International Applicants: This vacancy is for a part-time position of fewer than 37.5 hou...

The Senior Care Support Worker will work together with members of the Nursing / Midwifery team and contribute to the implementation of a high standard and individualised patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.

The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, patients and relatives and must be able to recognise and report to the appropriate person any changes in the patient's condition which may require the intervention of others.

The post holder will be assessed on appointment on their level of competence and may be required to undertake development to include basic skills and in house development programme.

  • Be an integral member of the ward/department team working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.
  • Be responsible for providing care to patients as delegated by the registered practitioner following the completion of specific competencies.
  • Contribute to the maintenance of care environment and quality initiatives to enhance patient care.
  • Ensure that their practice adheres to policies, procedures and competencies.
  • Act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality of patients and colleagues

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths and English Qualification - GCSE A-C or Functional Skills Level 2
  • Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
  • QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience

Desirable: - Food Handling Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Able to undertake a limited range of delegated clinical care duties, e.g temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, wound observations, removal cannula/catheter
  • Able to assess patient/client condition through observation/test results; assess comfort of patient/client, instigate emergency procedures
  • Regular contact with bodily fluids when carrying out interventions and or treatments
  • Frequent moderate/intense effort required for periods of time
  • Experience in a healthcare environment
  • Manual handing of patients (including toileting, bathing and turning patients), equipment and stores

Communication

Essential

  • Evidence of effective communication skills including
  • Verbal
  • Written (legible handwriting)
  • Non-verbal Compassion and respect
  • Ability to communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and / or carers
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff / multidisciplinary team
  • An understanding of how to behave / act in a clinical environment
  • Positive and enthusiastic approach to work
  • Courteous and polite

Knowledge and Training

Essential

  • Ability to recognise limitations of knowledge and competence and practice within these boundaries
  • Prepared to undergo further training
  • Able to use and update IT systems with patient information
  • An understanding of their role within the team

Planning Skills

Essential

  • Participation in flexible work patterns / shift working required to provide 24hr service to meet the needs of the service.
  • Flexibility to work across the Health Economy

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

  • Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
  • Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
  • Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

14 October 2026

Last checked

16 October 2026

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About the employer

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The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

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