Bank Social Care Support Worker - HMP The Verne

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Fortuneswell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Social Care Support Worker at HMP The Verne. This role involves supporting clients with personal care, promoting independence, and managing nutrition. Shift options include both day and night work. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication and care skills, with a commitment to respecting client dignity. This position offers part-time hours within a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to promoting independence and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal hygiene and nutrition management.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team.
• Report changes in client's condition promptly.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical care providing

Understanding care plans

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team at HMP The Verne in a prison based Social Care Support Worker role, supporting clients with a variety of needs including personal care, with a strong emphasis on promoting independence. Working alongside Buddies, trained in supporting non-personal care, the Social Care Support Worker will promote:

Core Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining nutrition
• Maintaining personal hygiene
• Managing toilet needs
• Ensuring appropriate clothing
• Ensuring safe use of accommodation

The post of Social Care Support Worker covers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with shifts listed below. Part‑time hours are available.

Shift Options

• 07:30 – 20:00
• 19:30 – 08:00

From time to time clients outside of the Social Care Unit may need support with personal hygiene. This will be provided by the Social Care Support Worker in conjunction with a care plan from Dorset Council.

Additional Tasks

• Provide physical care to clients in accordance with their care plan
• Communicate effectively with clients and the multi‑disciplinary team
• Inform the Social Care Lead and/or Registered Nurse as soon as possible when any change in a client's condition is noticed
• Report any complaints or requests for information from clients to the Social Care Lead in a timely manner to enable prompt response
• Respond to the needs of clients in an honest, non‑judgemental and open manner, respecting the rights of individuals and groups
• Understand the need for, and assist clients to attain optimal physical health, and assist with physical procedures in support of a Registered Nurse

About Oxleas

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector. Our staff of 4,300 work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes.

Company Values

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care