Care Support Worker
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.02 to £14.52 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.02 - £14.52 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Harrogate, HG1 4ED |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0586-26-0002 |
Summary
Ensure that the care support needs of each student are met, as directed by their individual care plan. This may involve but is not limited to imitate personal care, moving and handling, eating and drinking, ensuring clinical needs e.g PEG feeding, suction and medication administration is completed by training and competent staff. Ensure that the learning needs of the students are supported as directed by education staff and work with other college staff to support the students within their lessons. To comply with all policies and procedures including safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to the appropriate persons. Work towards being able to carry out clinical tasks after undergoing competency assessment, as delegated by the clinical team and working in line with the Infection Prevention Control Policy. Complete comprehensive record keeping and documentation relating to students care, support and progress. Advocate on behalf of students and to attend student meeting to enable/assist students to express their views. Assist all students in line with their care and support plans. Work collaboratively with all college departments using a multi-disciplinary approach to meet students individuals outcomes outlines in Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) improving the students quality of life. Support managers in information gathering and contribute to updating students care plans. Contribute to and attend Quality of Life Meetings with internal professionals. Take an active role in organising and supporting the students with leisure activities when supporting within the residences (swimming, walking, and assisting with purchasing personal items etc) Report any concerns to the care management team or any other manager which may affect student/staff welfare or safety. Check, challenge and change any bad practice observed and report to your line manager. Champion professional working environment and work in a way that demonstrates our society values. Comply with Health and Safety including requirements of the Society and follow Society Policies and Procedures, operate within the employee code of conduct and respect confidentiality at all times. Carry out any administrative and housekeeping tasks necessary to ensure good housekeeping, cleanliness and health and safety in relation to student residences. Attend and contribute to staff meetings as required. Any other additional responsibilities to ensure safe and effective running of the service. Support the assessment process for potential new students including writing assessment reports/observations with the supervision of line managers and the assessment officer. When required to take on the responsibility of being a student mentor including contributing to EHCP reviews. Engage and the debrief and reflective practice process to ensure you feel supported and contribute to lessons learnt. Working in line with Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Standards. Strive to support the students to build their confidence, develop their independence and support their achievement in the residential and educational environments. Work towards being training and competent in the administration of medication, working within Henshaws Medication Policy and Procedures. Work in line with The Mental Capacity Act and its underpinning principles.