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Care Support Worker – Integrated Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team
The closing date is 02 June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Integrated Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team in Barnsley.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of nursing & allied health professionals in an in-patient setting carrying out designated duties in a competent manner.
The service provides care to patients following a Stroke in both inpatient & community setting. It enables patients to access rehabilitation therapy upon discharge home, with the same intensity & expertise that they would receive in hospital. The Integrated team allows for Stroke specific therapy to be continued as required for a maximum period of 6 months.
It is essential that candidates have the ability to use their own initiative, have good communication skills & are able to manage their time effectively.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
As Care Support Worker you will:
Work as part of a Multi Professional Team in an inpatient setting providing the highest standards of safe & compassionate planned care to people that maximises their recovery & rehabilitation potential.
Carry out programs of rehabilitation set by therapists and nursing team.
You will have excellent communication skills to support & motivate patients to participate in their rehabilitation.
You should have a desire to work in NHS, be motivated, flexible, have excellent communication & time management skills.
Participate in training, education, & clinical supervision to develop skills & knowledge & apply continuous reflection on own practice.
Work as part of a team.
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About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health & learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means we are accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we are run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve the right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will:
- Undertake the supervision of registered healthcare professionals/associate practitioner, within an delegated framework for agreed tasks, be aware of and able to address the basic, routine therapeutic, psychological and physical needs of a defined group of people.
- As part of the healthcare team, provide the highest standards of care and compassionate planned care to people that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.
- Support service users with personal care duties (bathing, toileting, dressing, support with meals, assist patients with their appearance).
- Assist clinicians in supporting people to carry out everyday tasks.
- Support in the delivery of the service in performing routine administration or housekeeping tasks.
- Develop and maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive and empathetic approach, providing and receiving routine information appropriately.
- Ensure the care experienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyone, e.g., service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc., with respect, dignity and courtesy and in accordance with the Trust’s Values.
- Follow and ensure routine care is provided in accordance with well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established clinical care plans.
- Undertake the physical aspects of care e.g., moving and handling of service users. Use items of equipment in delivering care e.g., hoists, wheelchairs etc., (as appropriate to the role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.
- Be required to concentrate for periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan. That includes undertaking personal care, engaging with service users, documentation and raising issues of concern appropriately.
- Participate in a flexible rostering arrangement providing 24‑hour/7‑day care, (as appropriate to the role).
- Be able to respond to verbal / physical aggression or challenging behaviour (including risk to self); recognising and responding to changes in presentation, including reporting to a clinician as required in order to maintain own personal safety and accessing support for service users. Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Identify and manage risks, including assessment of moving and handling, using local policies and procedures. Be aware of the environment in which they work and how to maintain safety for themselves and others.
- The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Experience
- Able to evidence working in a caring environment or in a voluntary position.
- In dealing with the public.
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Understanding of importance of customer care skills.
- Basic IT/keyboard skills.
- Understands importance of confidentiality.
- Resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (as required).
- Non‑judgemental, empathetic manner.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Able to engage fully in the development programme if identified as part of the post.
- Language skills other than English.
- Have some understanding of people who have experienced ill health.
Qualifications
- Good standard of English and maths, i.e. ability to demonstrate entry level 3 upwards, including level 1 / 2 qualification, GCSE A – G/1 – 9.
- Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
- Level 2 health and social care qualification.
Personal Attributes
- Must embrace Trust Values.
- Compassionate, caring and have a genuine desire to work for the NHS.
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- Ability to commute between various sites or a current driving licence and access to a car (dependent on post) during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Training
- Must be willing/able to undertake all Trust mandatory training requirements, including the care certificate and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo development and training (including a level 2 qualification in health and social care, if eligible) to enable progression to band 3 HCSW.
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.
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
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