Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 20th Nov 2024

Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and caring Healthcare Support Worker, who is reliable and flexible to join one of our Rapid Response Community teams in either South Petherton Community Hospital, Shepton Mallet Community Hospital, or Bridgwater Community Hospital.

If you have good interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge, dedicated to Community work and have a passion to deliver a high standard of patient care, then this is the opportunity for you!

 
Main duties, tasks & skills required

The Healthcare Support Worker will work as part of the Rapid Response team, providing high quality and compassionate care to individuals. They will have the understanding and ability to deliver delegated care under the direction of their supervisor, and support the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care to enable individuals to achieve their person-centred goals in their own home.

The post holder will carry out well-defined routine duties in accordance with the individual’s care plan, promote independence and check on the individual’s overall progress, comfort and wellbeing.

When working as a lone worker the post holder will act on own initiative to make a situation safe and report any concerns as required.

About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Please see attached Job Description for more information as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential

NVQ Level 3
Care Certificate

Experience
Essential
2 years experience in the Community or equivalent 2 years in a ward environment
Desirable
Working with a range of multi-disciplinary teams
Additional Criteria
Essential
Access to a car and full driving license
Desirable

Venepuncture competent
Wound care competent

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
For help with your application, contact:
Philippa Saysell
[email protected]
07827252996
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24071.00 to £25674.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time
Reference number
184-OL-BL-1246A
Job locations
South Petherton Hospital
Bernard Way
South Petherton
Somerset
TA13 5EF
Shepton Mallet Comm Hospital
Old Wells Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4PG
Bridgwater Community Hospital
Bower Lane
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4GU

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