We are seeking experienced Band 3 Health Care Support Workers who hold a nationally recognised Care Certificate obtained in an acute setting. The ideal candidates will demonstrate a genuine passion for delivering tailored, personalised care to individuals requiring additional support, ensuring that every patient receives safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.
The role of the Enhanced Care Health Care Support Worker is to support recovery and provide care to people with enhanced care needs across the organisation. Enhanced care is provided to patients who require additional support due to dementia, delirium, mental health conditions, challenging behaviour, or physical health needs that may compromise their safety or the safety of others. It is an integral part of therapeutic planning, involving sensitive monitoring of both physical and psychological wellbeing while fostering meaningful therapeutic relationships. Enhanced care may involve supporting groups of patients or providing one-to-one care.
The successful candidate will be expected to treat all patients, relatives, visitors, and colleagues with respect, dignity, and courtesy, in line with the Trust’s values.
This role may attract a high volume of applications. Please be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date, so we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of care and treatment programmes for individuals with enhanced care needs, providing instruction, advice, and guidance to patients, families, and carers.
