Compassionate Community Health Care Assistant (Home Visits)

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Generic Worker to join the Haverhill Integrated Neighbourhood Team. The role involves delivering nursing and therapeutic support in patients' homes and care homes, aligning with patients' care plans and developing competency through in-service training.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to promote independence, prevent unnecessary admissions, and ensure a seamless service across community and hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in home-based care and multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• Ability to travel to patients' homes and care settings.
• Flexibility to meet patient/service needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care to patients while promoting independence and privacy.
• Undertake delegated healthcare for patients.
• Work with the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
• Collaborate with health care professionals and statutory/non-statutory agencies for seamless service.

Skills

Communication

Observation skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Driving license

Education

QCF care certificate or equivalent knowledge and experience or working towards an Apprenticeship

NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Generic Worker to join the Haverhill Integrated Neighbourhood Team. The role involves delivering nursing and therapeutic support in patients' homes and care homes, aligning with patients' care plans and developing competency through in-service training.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to promote independence, prevent unnecessary admissions, and ensure a seamless service across community and hospital settings.