Care Support Worker - Lascelles

Lascelles ward is a 12 bed mixed sex ward specialising in providing inpatient rehabilitation for adults living with a variety of neurological conditions such as head injuries, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, Guillain-Barre syndrome and patients who have suffered strokes. You shall work closely with the therapy staff to ensure all patients are working towards their rehabilitation goals. Lascelles is a friendly ward, which aims to provide and maintain the highest possible standard of nursing care to enhance the patient experience and is part of a trust, which has an excellent workforce development programme, and a full induction shall be given to support the successful candidate., Our Care Support Workers carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of andsupervised by a Registered Nurse. You willwork as an integrated member of the ward team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies. You willmaintain the patient's dignity and self-respect at all times and achieving a high standard of care. Our Care Support Workers have an allocated base-ward but they are expected to work in different areas within the hospital as required You will beaccountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient's journey. Our Care Support Workers are expected to work a combination of days, nights and weekends including Bank Holidays and Christmas Day.

• Early - 07:15 to 15:15
• Late - 12:15 to 20:15hrs
• Night - 19:45hrs to 07:45hrs
• Long Day - 07:15hrs to 20:15h
  
  We are looking for individuals who are capable of providing compassionate care to patients in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment.No experience necessary, we will teach you everything you need to know.
  
  At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.