Healthcare Support Worker - Discharge Lounge

Job summary

The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) is responsible for deliveryof holistic, patient-centred care, which is planned and directed byhealth care professionals, and to support the nursing team in thedelivery patient care which is safe and effective and in accordancewith the Trusts values and behaviours.The post holder is fundamental to providing care to patient's, carersand relatives at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

Professional responsibilities:o Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trustprofessional appearance policy and infection control policy.o Uphold the Trust's values and behaviours and behave in a mannerfitting with the responsibility this brings to maintain the publicconfidence.o Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staffand respect the equality and diversity of every person, includingpatients and families that they come into contact within the courseof their duties.o Uphold the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the client group andrespect equality at all times.o Work collaboratively with others in the care setting to ensure thatpatients' needs are met.o Use social media as per Trust policy and procedure.o Maintain the confidentiality of patient information at all timeso As part of your employment with the Trust, you are bound by thepolicies and procedures within the organisation and the wider NHS.

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.