Healthcare Care Support Worker
Bespoke Healthcare · Healthcare Assistant · viaNHS Jobs
£25272.00
- Closing date
- 29 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 7d ago
- Specialism
- Healthcare Assistant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5668024
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Job summary
Band 2 Healthcare Assistant required for Danesbury Neurological Centre
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our friendly, supportive multidisciplinary team. You will be working alongside our trained nursing and therapy staff assisting them in the day to day care and management of our patients to ensure they receive safe, high quality nursing care on our Neurological Rehabilitation unit in Welwyn.
We are inviting individuals to apply into a Band 2 CSW role.
We are able to offer support and guidance with completing a care certificate, on completion of this there will be an option to progress to a band 3 CSW role on successful completion of your Hertfordshire Community Trust Band 3 CSW competencies associated with the job role.
Please note: This is a part-time position working 23 hours per week, primarily on Wednesday and Thursday. Please note this role does not meet the criteria for Visa Sponsorship. Therefore, applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered for this vacancy. *Please note that this vacancy may close early if the application cap is reached* *Proposed interview date: End of October/Early November 2026*Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Undertake personal care duties including bathing, toileting, dressing, supporting with meals, and assisting patients with activities of daily living.
Ensure the patient's bed space is clean, tidy, safe, and that essential items are within easy reach.
Deliver care in line with Trust policies, infection prevention, and health and safety guidelines, maintaining concentration throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
Contribute to patient record keeping by recording basic clinical information such as fluid balance, nutrition, height, weight, and other relevant observations. Support and encourage patient independence and self-care.
Ensure equipment and stores are well maintained and report any faulty items. Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Pioneering, Caring and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
812-26-CR-DB-MT-HCA-01
Job locations
Danesbury Neurological Centre
72 School Lane
Welwyn
AL6 9SB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will carry out a broad range of patient care activities under supervision of a qualified nurse, maintaining patient privacy and dignity at all times. The post holder will be required to work a rotational shift pattern between long days 11.5 hour shifts and 11.5 hour night duty shifts, covering Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Please see attached Job Description for further details
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment. HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.Job responsibilities
The post holder will carry out a broad range of patient care activities under supervision of a qualified nurse, maintaining patient privacy and dignity at all times. The post holder will be required to work a rotational shift pattern between long days 11.5 hour shifts and 11.5 hour night duty shifts, covering Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Please see attached Job Description for further details
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment. HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Bespoke Healthcare on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 29 Oct 2026.
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