Living Well After Stroke Support Worker

NHS; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Living Well After Stroke Team Support Worker to support stroke patients in their recovery. This role involves maintaining a large caseload, providing holistic reviews, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates must have at least NVQ3 or equivalent, along with strong communication and health coaching skills. The position offers flexible working options and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Exclusive discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of tertiary charity and community-based providers.
• Evidence of recent relevant training.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a large caseload of stroke patients.
• Provide holistic reviews of patient recovery.
• Liaise with professionals in the stroke recovery pathway.

Skills

Knowledge of health coaching techniques

Understanding of stroke recovery pathways

Excellent communication skills

Education

NVQ3, HNC or HND equivalent

GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above

Relevant vocational qualification

Job description

This role is to provide personalised practical support, under the guidance of qualified members of the team to people who have had a stroke, and their families and carers. The postholder will be expected to work autonomously in a range of clinical settings across all acute and community settings. The post holder will help patients to review their rehabilitation progress and plan how to maintain and build upon their recovery incorporating principles of supported self management and health coaching techniques. They will have comprehensive knowledge of tertiary charity and community based providers who may support the person and their family and carers in living well after stroke. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining a large caseload and ensuring that six month post stroke reviews are provided in a timely manner in accordance with the Stroke Sentinel National Audit Programme.

Main duties of the job

The main duty in this role is to maintain a large caseload of people approaching six months post stroke and provide a holistic review of their recovery. You will also liaise with professionals across the stroke recovery pathway to promote effective communication and coordination of stroke patients across primary secondary and tertiary care services as required.

About us

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:

• 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.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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.

Job responsibilities

For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of NVQ3, HNC or HND equivalent
• GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above, or equivalent
• Demonstrates meeting the standards of the Care Certificate
• Accredited relevant vocational qualification. For example Foundation Degree or level 5 diploma, care related qualifications, NVQ, Social Work or Social Care, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy etc.
• Evidence of recent relevant training
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Living Well After Stroke Team Support Worker