Care Support Worker

NHS

  • Barnsley, South Yorkshire
  • £24,465 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Interview Date: TBCThe Discharge Unit at Barnsley hospital helps facilitate approximately 850 discharges per month. We have 6 bedded cubicles and can sit up to, a further 20 patients. We continue all aspects of patient care whilst they await medication and transport home.The Discharge Unit has recently become a 24/7 Unit to help ease bed pressures. We now have patients who stay overnight, who have a predicted date of discharge the following day.We play a key role in patient flow working at a fast pace whilst ensuring all patients have a safe and efficient discharge back into the community.The working pattern is12.5hr shifts 7 days a week including BHs. Covering hours 0800-2030.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for an enthusiastic highly motivated band 2 CSW with excellent communication skills.You will be part of team aiming for an efficient safe discharge of patients back into the communityOn a day to day basis, your role will be, ensuring the in-patients on the Unit are cared for. You will assist the band 5 and band 3s in providing high quality care whilst they await their discharge.Your role will also include, collecting medically fit patients from the wards and escorting them down to the Discharge unit to await medications and transport home. You will then care for these patients whilst they are on the Unit. You will need to have a keen attitude to learning show unitive and be flexible within your working day.We are a highly motivated Unit looking to improve our service continually, whilst always providing high standards of care, we look forward to your application.About usWe reserve the right to close positions earlyWe scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyoneBarnsley Hospital is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to WorkWe are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communitiesThere has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorshipThe cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deductionDetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 a year pro/rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9163-4037E-09-25Job locationsPogmoor RoadBarnsleySouth YorkshireS75 2EPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Description for Care Support WorkerPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.Supporting DocumentsPlease refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Description for Care Support WorkerPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.Supporting DocumentsPlease refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.Person SpecificationTrust ValuesEssential
  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what you think makes a good team.
ExperienceEssential
  • -
Desirable
  • Experience of care
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Well motivated
  • Able to manage self
QualificationsEssential
  • Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate education & training package
  • Willingness to undertake Functional skills level 2 Maths & English if not already qualified at GCSE or equivalent level in Maths & English
Knowledge and AwarenessEssential
  • Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
  • Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
Desirable
  • Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues
Person SpecificationTrust ValuesEssential
  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what you think makes a good team.
ExperienceEssential
  • -
Desirable
  • Experience of care
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Well motivated
  • Able to manage self
QualificationsEssential
  • Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate education & training package
  • Willingness to undertake Functional skills level 2 Maths & English if not already qualified at GCSE or equivalent level in Maths & English
Knowledge and AwarenessEssential
  • Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
  • Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
Desirable
  • Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

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