Home-Visit Community Support Worker

Wye Valley NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wye Valley NHS Trust is seeking a Band 3 Community Support role to visit patients in their homes, supporting Band 5 Community Staff Nurses with observations, wound care and education. Must have access to a vehicle or be able to travel as required to meet service needs in Herefordshire and surrounding areas.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality home-based care, enabling patients to stay well at home and coordinating with primary and secondary care teams.

Qualifications

• Community care experience is advantageous
• Driving licence/vehicle access required for home visits
• Commitment to patient-centred care and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Visit patients at home to monitor observations and provide care
• Obtain venous blood samples and perform wound care as required
• Provide education and support to patients and carers
• Travel to different localities to meet service needs

Job description

Wye Valley NHS Trust is seeking a Band 3 Community Support role to visit patients in their homes, supporting Band 5 Community Staff Nurses with observations, wound care and education. Must have access to a vehicle or be able to travel as required to meet service needs in Herefordshire and surrounding areas.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality home-based care, enabling patients to stay well at home and coordinating with primary and secondary care teams.