Care Support Worker Higher Band 3
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
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| Salary: | £13.17 to £22.26 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Why might this job interest you? This position allows you to make a significant impact on patients' lives by providing essential support and compassionate care, all while having the freedom to choose your own working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables care assistants to balance your professional responsibilities with personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The ability to contribute to patient care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating. What you can add: Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse Ensuring that the patient is the prime focus when making decisions about their care and well being Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What you'll need: Minimum of 6 months Acute HCSW UK (Private, NHS or Armed Forces) hospital/hospice experience within the last 2 years OR Currently studying General/Adult Nursing (Student Nurse) and completed a minimum of 12 weeks clinical placements.