Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Support Worker

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Job summary

Health Care Support Worker - Band 3

The role of Health Care Support Worker is a key and valued part of our in-patient services - assisting and supporting our Nursing Provision. This value has recently been reflected by increasing the band from a band 2 to a band 3 making the proposition even more attractive.

Due to significant investment - we have 10 permanent positions available in Penn Hospital, Dale Ward, Wolverhampton.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should have previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker, have excellent communication skills and will need to be able to work on your own and also as part of a team. You will also need to be flexible to cover a 24/7 inpatient service.

About us

But just as we look after our patients, we make sure to look after our staff, too. We have a strong dedication to staff health and wellbeing, as well as anti-racism, diversity and inclusion. This is a place where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, feel truly supported and do great things in the process.

Details

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

285-1116-MH

Job locations

Brook Ward

Penn Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV4 5HN


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full Job Description and full Person Specification, please download the attached supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full Job Description and full Person Specification, please download the attached supporting documents.

Person Specification

Skills, Experience and qualifications

Essential

  • At least 6 months paid work Experience as a HCSW

Desirable

  • Experience in Mental Health /Learning Disability setting
  • Qualification
Person Specification

Skills, Experience and qualifications

Essential

  • At least 6 months paid work Experience as a HCSW

Desirable

  • Experience in Mental Health /Learning Disability setting
  • Qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brook Ward

Penn Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV4 5HN


Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brook Ward

Penn Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV4 5HN


Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Sally McCoy

Sally.Mccoy5@nhs.net

07717818727

Details

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

285-1116-MH

Job locations

Brook Ward

Penn Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV4 5HN


Supporting documents

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