Community Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes and care homes. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, along with previous community experience. Flexibility to work within a 24/7 service is essential. Embrace a commitment to equality and support for disabled candidates.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and effective communication abilities.
• Previous community experience is advantageous.
• Phlebotomy skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the District Nursing Team in delivering care.
• Provide care to patients in their homes to prevent hospital admissions.
• Work within a 24/7 Community Nursing Service.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Phlebotomy skills

Education

SVQ qualification

Job description

Overview

North East Fife Locality District Nursing Team (Ladybank/Newburgh base) is looking for a Health Care Support Worker. The role requires excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Previous experience in the community is advantageous, as are phlebotomy skills. Patients are seen in their own homes and in care homes to deliver high quality nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Support the District Nursing Team to deliver evidence-based treatment and care to the practice population of house bound patients.
• Provide care to patients in their homes and in care homes with the aim of preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, enabling earliest possible discharge, and helping patients remain as independent as possible at home.
• Contribute to the delivery of services that reflect best practice and inclusivity, with regular supervision and access to training opportunities.
• Be available to travel across the Fife-wide division as required and provide evening cover when needed.
• Work within a 24 hour, 7 day Community Nursing Service, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Excellent organisational skills, effective communication and interpersonal abilities; must be a team player and demonstrate a genuine interest in community work.
• Previous community experience is advantageous; phlebotomy skills are desirable.
• A suitable SVQ is desirable.
• Must be able to travel across the Fife-wide division and provide evening cover as required.
• Be prepared to work within a 24/7 Community Nursing Service, including weekends and public holidays.
• Must become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.

Checks and Eligibility

To work in the United Kingdom, a legal entitlement to work is required. NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work as part of pre-employment checks. Routes include visa types and EU settled/pre-settled status. For more details, see GOV.UK and related guidance. In some cases, sponsorship via UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker visas may be possible, subject to licenced sponsorship, salary thresholds, and job suitability.

It is essential to have (or have the potential to obtain) the appropriate right to work in the UK before submitting an application. A requirement of this post is to become a member of the PVG Scheme prior to appointment.

Other Information

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to recruitment practices. NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society.