Visa sponsorship evidence
sponsorship is only available to applicants who meet UK Skilled Worker
From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
Check you are eligible before applying. Since 22 July 2025 most new Skilled Worker visas need a degree-level role and a salary of at least £41,700, or £33,400 for new entrants. Some health and shortage occupations are exceptions, and care worker visas are closed to new applicants from abroad. This role may suit people who already have permission to work in the UK. See the visa guide.
About the job
Job summary
This post is 30 hours per week
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to recruit care support workers to our Acute Stroke unit. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced individuals to join our friendly team.
We are 28 bedded units split between joint specialities of acute stroke and care of the elderly. We work closely with the multi disciplinary team comprising of SALT, neuro and medical physios and occupational therapists and dietetics.
When you join our team, you become part of a dynamic and progressive nursing workforce and a dedicated team led by Matron, Lead Nurse, Specialist Stroke Nurses and Advanced Clinical Practitioners with a variety of professional backgrounds.
Choosing a nursing career with our team means joining:
- A dynamic team that thrives on the challenges of caring for both stroke and care of the elderly patients.
- a developing department that embraces innovation and improvement
- An organisation committed to supporting your career pathway and development
- An organisation recently rated Good by the CQC
Everyone who joins our team benefits from our corporate induction programme. Here, you'll learn about our values and how your role contributes to us delivering the best possible care to our patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
Provide essential personal care and support under the supervision of the registered professionals. Key duties include assisting patients with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, pressure area care, maintaining safety. Communicating with the team and MDT members.
About us
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
Visa sponsorship is only available to applicants who meet UK Skilled Worker eligibility requirements, including salary thresholds. Please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Advert text from Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, published on NHS Jobs. Read the original advert.
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