Community Support Worker

Sirona care & health CIC; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend/Bank holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Generous annual leave

Staff benefits scheme

Job summary

Sirona care & health, England's largest provider of adult and children's community services, is seeking a Support Worker. You will deliver therapy-based support in community settings and work with the MDT to help patients regain independence in their own homes.

The role requires compassionate, patient individuals with strong communication skills, able to work independently or within the MDT. Training in therapy principles and nursing skills is provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards.
• Experience in community health or social care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy interventions under guidance of health care professionals.
• Support patients in developing skills for daily living and independence.
• Assist with goal setting and motivate patients to achieve objectives.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to MDT using EMIS.
• Promote a safe, supportive environment and encourage participation.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nurses.
• Encourage community engagement and participation.

Skills

Independent working

Communication skills

IT systems (EMIS)

Team working

Observation & venepuncture

Care planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please provide the date and not your share code.

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) dedicated to helping individuals regain independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

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 along side the community nursing team to provide treatment for patients within their own homes.

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a realdifference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

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.

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.

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 foster 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.

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 forallour colleagues and apprentices.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Able to work without direct supervision, as agreed within the team, to achieve the objectives of the post.
• Able to prioritise tasks and make correct decisions within a set of clear guidelines.
• Experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting.
• Ability to manipulate fine tools e.g. for venepuncture & observations
• Experience of team working and an understanding of team dynamics including what factors make a team work well and what can go wrong and why.
• Able to use a variety of IT systems e.g. email, EMIS.
• Recent relevant experience within a community setting.

Application Reason

• Please tell us why you have chosen to apply for this role with Sirona care & health?

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.

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearpro rata, per annum