Job summary
- Main area
- Healthcare Assistant
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- 6 months (This is a part time fixed term contract until 30/06/27, working 11.5 hours on a Wednesday and Thursday, day shifts or night shifts)
- Hours
- Part time - 23 hours per week (Wednesday and Thursdays day shift or night shift)
- Job ref
- 812-26-CR-DB-MT-HCA-01
- Employer
- Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Danesbury Neurological Centre
- Town
- Welwyn
- Salary
- £25,272 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Care Support Worker
Band 2
Job overview
Band 2 Healthcare Assistant required for Danesbury Neurological Centre
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our friendly, supportive multidisciplinary team. You will be working alongside our trained nursing and therapy staff assisting them in the day to day care and management of our patients to ensure they receive safe, high quality nursing care on our Neurological Rehabilitation unit in Welwyn.
We are inviting individuals to apply into a Band 2 CSW role.
We are able to offer support and guidance with completing a care certificate, on completion of this there will be an option to progress to a band 3 CSW role on successful completion of your Hertfordshire Community Trust Band 3 CSW competencies associated with the job role.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Undertake personal care duties including bathing, toileting, dressing, supporting with meals, and assisting patients with activities of daily living.
Ensure the patient’s bed space is clean, tidy, safe, and that essential items are within easy reach.
Deliver care in line with Trust policies, infection prevention, and health and safety guidelines, maintaining concentration throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
Contribute to patient record keeping by recording basic clinical information such as fluid balance, nutrition, height, weight, and other relevant observations. Support and encourage patient independence and self‑care.
Ensure equipment and stores are well maintained and report any faulty items. Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Working for our organisation
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Pioneering, Caring and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will carry out a broad range of patient care activities under supervision of a qualified nurse, maintaining patient privacy and dignity at all times. The post holder will be required to work a rotational shift pattern between long days 11.5 hour shifts and 11.5 hour night duty shifts, covering Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Please see attached Job Description for further details
Person specification
Experience and Knowledge (Please answer each in no more than 250 words)
Essential criteria
- Please give details of previous NHS experience within a hospital/inpatient setting.
- Please explain your understanding of personal care needs
- Please explain your understanding of the needs of older people
- Please explain your understanding of Health and Safety at work
Desirable criteria
- Please explain your understanding of rehabilitation skills
Other
Desirable criteria
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Skills and Abilities (Please answer each question in no more than 250 words)
Essential criteria
- Please give a personal example of good oral communication skills and how you applied these in previous roles
- Please give a personal example of good written communication skills and how you applied these in previous roles
- Please give an example of how you have contributed to team work within a previous role
- Please provide an example from a previous role or relevant experience where you have demonstrated good practical and personal care skills.
Desirable criteria
- Please give an example from a previous role or relevant experience where basic IT skills have been used
Qualifications and Training (Please answer in no more than 250 words)
Essential criteria
- Good general education
- Are you willing to undertake further training and if so how do you believe this would enhance your skills, knowledge and ability to provide effective and compassionate care to patients?
Desirable criteria
- Care Certificate
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Angela Richardson
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01438841866
- Additional information
Danesbury Neurological Centre
72 School Lane
Welwyn
Herts
AL6 9SB
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