Care Support Worker - Transfer Team

Care Support Worker - Transfer Team

The closing date is 23 February 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Patient Transfer Team  role requires a dynamic and proactive individual who can work to support the effective flow of patients through the organisation.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people within your community? If so, we are looking for people with or without experience in care to join our busy hospital to care for our patients.

We will teach you everything you need to know and all we ask is that you are a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support our patients by providing exceptional care. Our Care Support Workers provide some of the most personal and fundamental support to our patients so if you feel the above is you then we want to hear from you.

The post holder will provide assistance to qualified staff by the effective, prompt and competent undertaking of delegated duties. To work as part of a team, as directed by the team leader.

Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role.

The candidate must have excellent coordination and communication skills to ensure the timely transfer of patients across the organisation. You will be expected to work transferring patients to all areas to meet demand ensuring that patient safety and quality care support the patient's journey. This also includes providing basic personal care.

It's really important to consider that some aspects of healthcare work can be distressing and unpleasant. You will be expected to help patients with personal care without being embarrassed or feeling awkward. You will need to be able to communicate sympathetically with patients, and distressed relatives, and care for patients who are very sick.

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa -

Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Basic Maths and literacy
• Vocational qualification at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience.
• GCSE Grade C in Maths and English or educated to the equivalent.