Homecare Support Worker Band 3

NHS; Andover; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for an enthusiastic Homecare Support Worker in Andover. Your role involves providing personal care to patients in their homes, working autonomously, and liaising with healthcare professionals. A NVQ level 3 or equivalent in health and social care is essential. This position requires flexibility and the ability to work without direct supervision.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate current knowledge and identify own learning needs.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for patients in their own home.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals in the multi-disciplinary team.
• Support the inpatient unit in-between care calls.

Skills

Flexible working

Working without direct supervision

Knowledge of health and social care

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in health and social care

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and passionate Homecare Support Worker, to work from The Countess of Brecknock Hospice in Andover, supporting our patients within their home setting. This is an autonomous role that requires community working, and the ability to drive, providing care for patients within their own homes.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care for patients in their own home, inclusive of moving and handling, basic wound care, catheter care, education to family/key members involved in care.
• Liaising with healthcare professionals within the multi-disciplinary team, advocating for patients within our care.
• Supporting the inpatient unit in-between care calls.
• Supporting the Nursing and Occupational teams with aspects of care.
• Providing support to relatives and other key members involved in the patients care.
• Timely and prompt care delivery which includes following lone worker policy and following appropriate lines of escalation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Training and qualifications Essential — NVQ level 3 or equivalent or above in health and social care or working towards and aware
• Experience and Knowledge Essential — Able to demonstrate current knowledge and identify own learning needs
• Skills and Abilities Essential — Able to work flexibly and to work without direct supervision. To be able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments

Employer details

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Countess of Brecknock Hospice
Andover War Memorial Hospital
Andover, SP10 3LB