Community Rehab Support Worker Flexible Hours & Home Visits

NHS National Services Scotland; Buckhaven; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Fife invites applications for an experienced RSW to join the Community Rehabilitation Team in Levenmouth. You will work with Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and District Nursing to deliver therapeutic programmes in patients' homes or in ward settings, aiming to prevent hospital admission and support early discharge.

The role requires SVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent, with desirable experience as a support worker and with older people.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent is required.
• Experience as a support worker is desirable.
• Experience with older people is desirable and preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic treatment programmes in the community or ward setting.
• Work with MDT (OT, PT & District Nursing) to support early discharge and prevent hospital admission.
• Carry out ongoing treatment with a mixed caseload of mainly older people.
• Travel to patients' homes and other community sites as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

SVQ Level III in Health & Social Care

Job description

NHS Fife invites applications for an experienced RSW to join the Community Rehabilitation Team in Levenmouth. You will work with Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and District Nursing to deliver therapeutic programmes in patients' homes or in ward settings, aiming to prevent hospital admission and support early discharge.

The role requires SVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent, with desirable experience as a support worker and with older people.