Community Support Worker

Sirona Care & Health; Hallen; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health provider in the UK is seeking compassionate individuals to provide therapy-based support in community settings. You will work closely with patients to improve their functional abilities, promoting independence and community engagement. The role requires good communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Benefits include enhanced pay, generous annual leave, and full NHS benefits. Flexible hours available, accommodating both full and part time positions.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Generous annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient with a strong desire to support others.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the MDT team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored therapy interventions under guidance of health care professionals.
• Support and motivate patients in goal setting.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure holistic care.

Skills

Compassionate and patient

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Basic understanding of therapy principles

Relevant experience in community settings

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work closely with patients to deliver tailored therapy interventions under the guidance of qualified health care professionals, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Registered Nurses.
• Support patients in developing and practicing skills needed for daily living and independence.
• Assist patients in setting realistic goals and motivate them to work towards achieving these objectives.
• Monitor and record patients' progress, using programmes such as EMIS, as well as providing feedback to the MDT and lead health care professional.
• Promote a safe and supportive environment, encouraging patients' confidence and participation.
• Collaborate with other team members, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and nurses, to ensure holistic care.
• Encourage and facilitate community engagement and participation for patients.

Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays, mileage is reimbursed whilst you carry out your duties at work. We also offer generous annual leave allowance and an attractive staff benefits scheme.

We have full and part time hours available and can support flexible working patterns - currently this service runs from 8am - 8pm - 7 days a week.

Job Focus

Your work will focus on providing therapy-based support in community environments, empowering clients to improve their functional abilities and quality of life. As well as working alongside the community nursing team to provide treatment for patients within their own homes.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who are compassionate and patient with a strong desire to support others. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to work independently (including lone working) and as part of the wider MDT team.

A basic understanding of therapy principles, rehabilitation techniques and nursing skills and techniques will be required (training provided if needed). This includes Observations, Phlebotomy, Would Care and Administration of Insulin. Relevant experience in community settings is desirable.

About Us

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Compensation and Benefits

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Career Development

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.