Support Worker(Nights) Ascot House Intermediate Care Unit NEW Trafford Council Posted yesterday[...]

Trafford; Sale; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their dynamic team at Ascot House Intermediate Care Unit. This role is crucial in helping patients regain their independence through personalized support and rehabilitation. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team, providing essential care and fostering a positive environment for recovery. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and thrive in a supportive, values-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and encourages your professional growth.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Professional development opportunities

People-centered organization

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Passion for improving patient care and supporting rehabilitation.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with personal care and rehabilitation.
• Assist in building a comprehensive picture of patient needs.

Skills

Good communication skills

Personal responsibility

Problem-solving

Job description

Support Worker (Nights) Ascot House Intermediate Care Unit

Salary: £23,893 - £25,979 per annum (£17,367 to £18,806 pro rata) with a 20% allowance for working unsociable hours

Working hours: 25 hours per week, 21.45pm - 07.45am, alternate weekends over a two-week rota

Contract type: Fixed term for one year

About us:
Ascot House Intermediate Care Unit supports patients with therapy rehab goals within a 24-hour setting. We provide support with personal care, medications, and therapy plans for people who have experienced recent illness or injury. Our focus is to support our patients to regain their confidence and independence. Patients are given the time and space they need to progress with their goals to enable them to return home.

The team consists of 68 Support Workers, Assistant Practitioners, 4 Senior Support Workers, and 4 Deputy Managers plus the Registered Manager. We work as a multi-disciplinary team alongside Nurses, Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers, providing a holistic assessment of service users' needs.

About you:
Your style and approach will reflect your values, and you will be passionate about what you do, always striving to improve things, valuing and respecting others. You will take pride in your work, getting things right the first time, and learning from when things do go wrong. You will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do to make a difference.

You will have good communication skills with both service users and other professionals.

About the role:
Support Workers provide support to patients who are undertaking a period of rehab or in the assessment unit, helping build a picture of a person’s needs in anticipation of discharge. The role requires you to be part of an integrated team working alongside our health colleagues. You will provide support with personal care. Good recording skills are essential as the records you make form part of a person’s discharge plan. We help people regain confidence with mobility and support them to lift their mood after sometimes a long period in hospital. The Support Worker strives towards promoting and maximizing the independence of service users and empowering individuals to make informed choices whilst living their lives to the full within the community.

Contact Details:
For more information contact Sue Burrell
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About the benefits:
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organization that promotes a positive culture. Your opinions matter, so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.

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OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment - greater.jobs | www.inploi.com

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