Support worker - Children's hospital at Home Team

Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dartford is seeking a dynamic Support Worker for their Children's Hospital at Home team. The role involves supporting nursing teams and facilitating home-based treatments. Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays is necessary. Commitment to professional development is a must. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Qualifications

• Ability to work shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Previous experience in a childcare setting is preferred but not essential.
• Maintain a commitment to personal professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing and medical teams in child care.
• Assist in early discharge and home-based treatment.
• Cover shifts flexibly throughout the week.

Skills

Commitment to professional development

Flexibility to work shifts

Experience in childcare or maternity

Tools

Car for travel

Job description

Overview

This role is open to all internal staff including those registered on our bank.

We are seeking a dynamic and committed Support Worker to join the Children\'s Hospital at home team (CHAHT) covering 7 days a week including bank holidays. CHAHT is an acute service to facilitate early discharge and prevent hospital admissions for children and young people so they can be cared for within their own home environment for administration of IV/IM antibiotics and review of acute episodes of illness.

The team is based at Darent Valley Hospital and works closely with the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) and Paediatric Inpatient team to ensure appropriate referrals are received and facilitate the smooth transition of care from the hospital to the community.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing and medical teams in caring for children.
• Participate in the delivery of care to enable early discharge and home-based treatment where appropriate.
• Work flexibly to cover shifts on weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Support the CHAHT pathway in collaboration with hospital and community teams.
• Occasionally travel by car to meet and assist trained nurses at clients\' homes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A commitment to continuing your own personal professional development.
• The ability to work shifts on weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Previous experience of working in a childcare or maternity setting is an advantage but not essential.
• Have use of a car to occasionally travel to meet & assist trained nurses at clients\' houses.

Additional Information

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a smoke free organisation. To improve public health, smoking is not permitted anywhere on the hospital site. For advice and support on stop smoking please call 0300 123 1220.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we\'ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Shelley Yong Job title: Team Leader CHAHT
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Clare Jones (Matron Paediatrics)
Phone: [phone] or bleep 975