Diabetes Support Worker

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working options

Blue Light Card discounts

NHS-specific perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time diabetes support role based across Somerset. The post is for 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday with days to be agreed.

You will work within the multidisciplinary diabetes team providing support for people with Diabetes across the region. Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous, but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous.
• All necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support within the diabetes multidisciplinary team across Somerset.
• Duties detailed in the job description.

Job description

Caring for others may be the most rewarding job you could ever do. Alongside countless opportunities to enhance your clinical skills and receive support with your personal development, you could be the person to support our patients through their most difficult times. This role offers the opportunity to work within the multidisciplinary diabetes team providing support for people with Diabetes across Somerset. The post is for 30 hours working between Monday to Friday, days will be agreed with the successful candidate., Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided. Full details of duties can be found in the job description.
Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications. At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.