Job summary

Important note for candidates - unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

We are currently looking for people with Health and/or Social Care experience to join us as Health Care Support Workers on our wards based at Loughborough Community Hospital.

Our wards are led by nurses and you will work under their guidance as part of a very supportive team. We are looking for people who can contribute to the care of our patients with kindness, compassion and empathy. You will be supported to complete the Care Certificate and we actively encourage on-going development. The post will provide cover on a rota basis over a 24 hour per day, 7 day a week service.

Our service provides nursing care, palliative care and rehabilitation for our patients. You are welcome to visit one of the wards during the application process to give you an insight to the role. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the name on this advert.

Free parking is available on site and the local bus transport network has a stop close by.

The Trust encourages a healthy work life balance and flexible working opportunities are available.

Please note, this advert will close as soon as enough applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking clinical observations and providing clinical care as delegated.

Supporting our patients in maintaining their health, well-being and independence.

Providing personal care.

Accurately recording patient information.

Working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.