Support Worker

HCRG Care Group; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension

My Reward Hub discounts

Wages as you earn them

Wellbeing support (mental/physical)

eLearning & career progression

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking a motivated Support Worker to join the Urgent Care Response and Intermediate Care Team in Swale. You will support patients in their own homes, aiding rehabilitation and preventing hospital admissions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with 8am–8pm coverage, seven days a week, including weekend work. The base site is Sheppey Community Hospital, and you will be supported through ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Experience in health, social care or community setting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Compassionate and flexible approach to patient care.
• Confidence using IT systems (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Work with multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy support.
• Assist patients with rehabilitation programmes and daily living activities.
• Support short-term interventions for patients via Urgent Care Response and Discharge to Assess pathways.
• Undertake delegated assessments and observations within competency.
• Promote and maintain high standard of patient care and rehabilitation.
• Work independently in the community and as part of the wider team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Assist with administrative tasks, equipment management and general service support.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Independent working

Education

NVQ2 Health & Social Care

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

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As a Support Worker within the Urgent Care Response (UCR) and Intermediate Care Team, you’ll be part of our valued team based at Sheppey Community Hospital, supporting patients across the Swale locality.

You will feel valued as a Support Worker within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Annual salary of £25,500 with access to group pension
• Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases, cashback and voucher offers
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies
• Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing, including counselling, legal, debt and life management advice
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open and supportive culture where you’re encouraged to contribute ideas that help us transform health and care
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to high clinical and quality standards

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Support Worker to join our Urgent Care Response and Intermediate Care Team in Swale.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients in their own homes to regain independence following illness, injury or hospital admission. The service plays a vital role in preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, supporting hospital discharges and enabling people to remain safely in their own homes.

This is a full time position at 37.5 hours per week. The service runs from 8am - 8pm seven days a week.
Weekend work required

Main Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy support.
• Assist patients with rehabilitation programmes and activities of daily living under the guidance of registered professionals.
• Support the delivery of short-term interventions for patients referred through Urgent Care Response and Discharge to Assess pathways.
• Undertake delegated assessments and observations within competency.
• Promote and maintain a high standard of patient care and rehabilitation.
• Work independently in the community as well as collaboratively within the wider team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Assist with administrative tasks, equipment management and general service support.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
• Experience working in a health, social care or community setting
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A compassionate and flexible approach to patient care
• Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

If you have any questions about the role please reach out to [e-mail] alternatively you can reach me on 078846 59420