Job summary
22.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Integrated Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team in Barnsley.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of nursing and allied health professionals in an In-patient setting carrying out designated duties in a competent manner.

The service provides care to patients following a Stroke in both inpatient and community setting. It enables patients to access rehabilitation therapy upon discharge home, with the same intensity and expertise that they would receive in hospital. The Integrated team allows for Stroke specific therapy to be continued as required for a maximum period of 6 months.

It is essential that candidates have the ability to use their own initiative, have good communication skills and are able to manage their time effectively.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

Main duties of the job
As Care Support Worker you will:

• Work as part of a Multi Professional Team in an inpatient setting providing the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to people that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.
• Carry out programs of rehabilitation set by therapists and nursing team.
• You will have excellent communication skills to support and motivate patients to participate in their rehabilitation.
• You should have a desire to work in NHS, be motivated, flexible, have excellent communication and time management skills.
• Participate in training, education, and clinical supervision to develop skills and knowledge and apply continuous reflection on own practice.
• Work as part of a team.

About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means we are accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we are run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve the right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details
Date posted: 14 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9378-B2388
Job locations: Kendray Hospital, Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S Yorkshire, S70 3RD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Under the supervision of registered health care professionals/associate practitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, be aware of and able to address the basic, routine therapeutic, psychological and physical needs of a defined group of people.

Support service users with personal care duties (bathing, toileting, dressing, support with meals, assist patients with their appearance).

Assist clinicians in supporting people to carry out everyday tasks.

Develop and maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive and empathetic approach, providing and receiving routine information appropriately.

Undertake the physical aspects of care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items of equipment in delivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc, (as appropriate to the role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.

Participate in a flexible rostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7-day care, (as appropriate to the role).

Be able to respond to verbal / physical aggression or challenging behaviour (including risk to self); recognising and responding to changes in presentation, including reporting to a clinician as required in order to maintain own personal safety and accessing support for service users. Respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Identify and manage risks, including assessment of moving and handling, using local policies and procedures. Is aware of the environment in which they work and how to maintain safety for themselves and others.

Person Specification
Essential:

• A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
• Understanding of importance of customer care skills.
• Basic IT/keyboard skills.
• Understands importance of confidentiality.
• Resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (as required).
• Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Good standard of English and maths, i.e. ability to demonstrate entry level 3 upwards, including level 1 / 2 qualification, GCSE A - G/1 - 9.
• Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
• Must embrace Trust Values.
• Compassionate, caring and have a genuine desire to work for the NHS.
• Responsive attitude and approach.
• Dress appropriately for the environment.
• Ability to commute between various sites or a current driving licence and access to a car (dependant on post) during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
• Must be willing/able to undertake all Trust mandatory training requirements, including the care certificate and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
• Must be willing/able to undergo development and training (including a level 2 qualification in health and social care, if eligible) to enable progression to band 3 HCSW.

Desirable:

• Able to evidence working in a caring environment or in a voluntary position.
• In dealing with the public.
• Language skills other than English.
• Have some understanding of people who have experienced ill health.
• Level 2 health and social care qualification.

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: South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address: Kendray Hospital, Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S Yorkshire, S70 3RD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Julia Wright
julia.wright@swyt.nhs.uk