Job summary
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people within your community? If so, we are looking for people with or without experience in care to join our busy hospital to care for our patients.
We will teach you everything you need to know and all we ask is that you are a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support our patients by providing exceptional care. You'll not be doing this alone, you will join one of our dynamic and caring teams. You will work alongside many colleagues which include Healthcare Support workers & registered Nurses to name a few.
This post will be based in the Rehabilitation Centre at Mexborough Montagu Hospital with working hours between 8am and 8:30pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 5pm on a Saturday/Sunday.
Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide a positive experience to our patients and their relatives at times of need. You will support patients in various ways such as:
* Collecting patients from various departments and taking them to the discharge lounge.
* Supporting patients prepare for going home, including booking transport and liaising with family members / carers.
* Assisting patient with comfort needs whilst in the discharge lounge such as toileting and personal care
* Ensure patients are supported to eat and drink
* Helping people to mobilise
* Assisting with patients' overall comfort
It's really important to consider that some aspects of healthcare work can be distressing and unpleasant. You will be expected to help patients with personal care without being embarrassed or feeling awkward. You will need to be able to communicate sympathetically with patients, and distressed relatives, and care for patients who are very sick.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Details Date posted
22 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
272-7281462
Job locations
Montagu Hospital
Adwick Road
Mexborough
S64 0AZ
Job description Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Fred & Ann Green Rehabilitation Centre at Mexborough Montagu Hospital.
We are looking for forward thinking positive and motivated Care Support Workers to join our excellent award winning services. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting the patients with personal and physical care needs. We will like applicants who are interested in developing their skills across a number of areas -
General RehabilitationStroke RehabilitationVascular RehabilitationParkinsons Disease CareDementia
The Rehabilitation Centre is committed to delivering holistic patient centred goal driven rehabilitation by an integrated multidisciplinary team.
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ******
Posts may involve working long days, weekends, bank holidays, Easter and Christmas including a 24 hour, 7 day a week shift pattern (rotational shifts, with enhanced pay for weekends and nights).
You will be required to complete the Care Certificate qualification as part of your on-going training. The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. The qualification is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and will form part of a robust induction programme
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UKPlease note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Fred & Ann Green Rehabilitation Centre at Mexborough Montagu Hospital.
We are looking for forward thinking positive and motivated Care Support Workers to join our excellent award winning services. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting the patients with personal and physical care needs. We will like applicants who are interested in developing their skills across a number of areas -
General RehabilitationStroke RehabilitationVascular RehabilitationParkinsons Disease CareDementia
The Rehabilitation Centre is committed to delivering holistic patient centred goal driven rehabilitation by an integrated multidisciplinary team.
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ******
Posts may involve working long days, weekends, bank holidays, Easter and Christmas including a 24 hour, 7 day a week shift pattern (rotational shifts, with enhanced pay for weekends and nights).
You will be required to complete the Care Certificate qualification as part of your on-going training. The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. The qualification is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and will form part of a robust induction programme
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UKPlease note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential
* Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
* Basic Maths and literacy
Desirable
* Vocational qualification at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience.
* GCSE Grade C in Maths & English or educated to the equivalent.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
* Experience working with people using customer care skills
Desirable
* Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting and/or providing personal care
* Basic computer skills
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
* Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, work within the multidisciplinary team.
* Well motivated, genuine desire to care for people
* Good standards of written skills
* Must be able to work within a team. Support and assist in a safe and effective delivery of personal care.
Desirable
* Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accept and support changes within the role/service.
* Ability to record and report relevant information regarding patient needs
Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential
* Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
* Basic Maths and literacy
Desirable
* Vocational qualification at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience.
* GCSE Grade C in Maths & English or educated to the equivalent.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
* Experience working with people using customer care skills
Desirable
* Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting and/or providing personal care
* Basic computer skills
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
* Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, work within the multidisciplinary team.
* Well motivated, genuine desire to care for people
* Good standards of written skills
* Must be able to work within a team. Support and assist in a safe and effective delivery of personal care.
Desirable
* Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accept and support changes within the role/service.
* Ability to record and report relevant information regarding patient needs
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 details Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Montagu Hospital
Adwick Road
Mexborough
S64 0AZ
Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Montagu Hospital
Adwick Road
Mexborough
S64 0AZ
Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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