If you are looking for work that suits your lifestyle and needs, becoming a Dorset HealthCare Support Worker could be right for you. Bank Health Care Support Workers (HCA) work flexibly to fill short term staffing shortages within the teams in our organisation. Shifts can become available up to six weeks in advance, as well as at short notice, so you can plan-ahead or pick up a shift on the day, online or via the smart phone app, straight away. You can choose the location and shift patterns that suit you and your family needs and commitments. Depending on your experience we can offer you roles within both physical and mental health settings. You can work in one or many of our sites to find out which one suits you best. As well as competitive rates of pay you’ll be eligible for many of the benefits offered to substantive staff. These include: • Access to the NHS pension scheme • An NHS badge entitling you to many NHS benefits • Unsocial hours enhancements (where applicable) • Paid annual leave as a percentage of work completed • Monthly or weekly pay – your choice! • A comprehensive induction and ongoing mandatory training Bank workers are paid hourly: £11.66 - £12.44 (Depending on NHS experience) Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. What do we need from you? • NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or, • Recent experience within a hospital setting or significant experience within a nursing home/care setting as a carer • Someone used to working independently in a care setting with a minimum level of support a minimum of three shifts per month Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. Interview assessments will be conducted in Wimborne using a values based approach, you will need to be available for the full day. Successful applicants will be invited to a values based assessment and interview day in Wimborne, Dorset on Friday 24th of May 2024; you will need to be available for the full day if invited. At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net This advert closes on Sunday 12 May 2024