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Are you a caring individual looking to grow your career in health care in a Hospital that truly cares for their staff? Do you have an interest in surg... Role: Healthcare Support Worker - Purbeck or Ridgeway Ward, Category: Health & Social Care
Healthcare Support Worker – Purbeck or Ridgeway Ward: (Company Name - Subscribers only)
Are you a caring individual looking to grow your career in health care in a Hospital that truly cares for their staff? Do you have an interest in surgery and want to use your passion and skills to provide the best patient care pre and post-surgery for orthopaedic and trauma patients?
We are a growing and changing organisation, and are looking for new team members to work with us during this time of change and development.
The role of a Healthcare Support Worker is a very privileged role. As a HCSW you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients.
Please be aware that this role is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.
Main duties of the job
To excel in this role you don’t need to have years of experience, we are looking for values and passion as well as:
- Have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
- Have an eye for detail and be able to maintain accurate documentation.
With a competitive hourly rate, plus unsociable hours payments and an attractive benefits package including excellent leave entitlements and discounts, our role could be the perfect next step for you!
About us
In return we can offer you:
- An attractive benefits package including competitive hourly rate, brilliant leave entitlement, (Company Name - Subscribers only) discount, (Company Name - Subscribers only) pensions and more!
- Access to first class training to support you in your role, whether you are in your first years of healthcare, or progressing your existing career. This includes a week of initial training which will result in you achieving a Care Certificate.
- A truly special team environment as part of #TeamDCH
- A buddy system to support you in your first weeks and months
We understand that fitting a social life and managing family time can be challenging when dedicating yourself to a Nursing career therefore Flexible working and working patterns will be considered where appropriate.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 to £26,598 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
405-25-CS407PUR-A
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.(Company Name - Subscribers only).uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.(Company Name - Subscribers only).uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Desirable
- Professional appearance
- Tactful and polite
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff
- Ability to exchange factual information accurately
- Ability to deal with sensitive situations
- Patient and calm
- Kind and compassionate
- Open and approachable
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Motivated
- Positive and flexible approach
- Understands limits of own responsibility
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake role
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Evidence of Secondary Education including English and Maths up to Level 2 or equivalent
- IT literate
Desirable
- Level 3 vocational qualification in health and social care (or willing to complete) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
- An understanding around basic patient care
Desirable
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being
- Working toward competency based work book, or equivalent level 3
- Ability to follow clear instruction and feedback to senior staff.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Desirable
- Professional appearance
- Tactful and polite
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff
- Ability to exchange factual information accurately
- Ability to deal with sensitive situations
- Patient and calm
- Kind and compassionate
- Open and approachable
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Motivated
- Positive and flexible approach
- Understands limits of own responsibility
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake role
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Evidence of Secondary Education including English and Maths up to Level 2 or equivalent
- IT literate
Desirable
- Level 3 vocational qualification in health and social care (or willing to complete) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
- An understanding around basic patient care
Desirable
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being
- Working toward competency based work book, or equivalent level 3
- Ability to follow clear instruction and feedback to senior staff.