Health Care Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Batley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a compassionate Health Care Support Worker to join a dedicated TB service team. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality care to patients in both clinical and community settings, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations. You will engage in TB screening clinics and outreach initiatives, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support for affected individuals and their families. Join a diverse organization that values inclusion and offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a passion for patient care.
• Experience in community health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care within a specialist TB service.
• Participate in TB screening clinics and community outreach.
• Support patients and their families affected by TB.

Skills

Patient Care

Community Outreach

Collaboration

Job description

Job Role: Health Care Support Worker Band 3

Location: North and South Kirklees (predominantly North Kirklees, with occasional work in Huddersfield)

Salary: £24,625 - £25,674

Hours: 18.75 hours per week

Type: Permanent

Organization Overview

Locala Health and Wellbeing values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has opportunities for development. We are a 'Disability Confident' employer, guaranteeing an invitation to the assessment process for disabled applicants meeting all essential criteria.

Role Overview

This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our TB service team. The role involves working in both clinical and community settings, providing care to patients with active and latent TB, including vulnerable populations such as recent immigrants from high TB prevalence countries.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care within a specialist TB service.
• Participate in TB screening clinics and community outreach.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including UKHSA, Kirklees Council Public Health, and patient support agencies.
• Support patients and their families affected by TB.

Additional Information

Find out more about Locala and our Thrive Strategy. For full details of the role, please see the Job Description & Person Specification.