Rapid Response Community Care Assistant

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; Teddington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Teddington is seeking enthusiastic Community Healthcare Support Workers to provide urgent care in the community. The role involves supporting patients under the direction of a registered nurse and requires a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. Successful candidates must have strong basic clinical skills, IT literacy, and the ability to travel independently. This role provides an opportunity to grow and develop in a supportive environment, with various wellbeing resources available.

Benefits

Onsite staff nursery

Wellbeing practitioners

Comprehensive occupational health services

Qualifications

• Experience supporting urgent response or rapid assessment services.
• Experience working in a community or domiciliary setting.
• Willingness to work towards Certificate of competency in venepuncture, ECG and NEWS2.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for patients in the community setting.
• Carry out relevant forms of nursing care without direct supervision.
• Demonstrate simple procedures to staff as required.

Skills

Knowledge of care and related procedures

Basic clinical skills

Able to travel independently

IT literacy

Understanding of Mental Health impact

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Functional Skills in Maths and English (Level 2)

Tools

Systm 1

Job description

A healthcare organization based in Teddington is seeking enthusiastic Community Healthcare Support Workers to provide urgent care in the community. The role involves supporting patients under the direction of a registered nurse and requires a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. Successful candidates must have strong basic clinical skills, IT literacy, and the ability to travel independently. This role provides an opportunity to grow and develop in a supportive environment, with various wellbeing resources available.