Ucr Support Worker (Internal Only)

Royal Devon And Exeter Nhs Foundation Trust; Exeter; Vor Ort; GBP 17.000 - 21.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working schemes

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Nursery onsite at Exeter

Zusammenfassung

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Urgent Community Response Support Workers to join our community health teams in Exeter. You will deliver personal care, promote nutrition, support recovery at home and work across 7 days with flexible shifts, including weekends and evenings at enhanced rates.

A clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, and you will receive comprehensive induction and national care certificate training.

Qualifikationen

• Level 3 Diploma / NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or have equivalent experience of working with older people in a community setting.
• Competent with IT; electronic recording is part of the role.

Aufgaben

• Provide personal care and support nutritional needs.
• Assist in recovery and discharge planning to enable independence at home.
• Respond to urgent situations as part of a mult-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to a high standard of care delivered across the community.
• Work across Exeter and surrounding areas, including weekends and evenings at enhanced rates.

Kenntnisse

IT literacy

Ausbildung

Level 3 Diploma / NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Electronic records

Jobbeschreibung

Role Summary

Are you passionate about people and looking to continue your career in healthcare? Or as you have some healthcare experience you are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust that’s really going places? Join us as an Urgent Community Response Support Worker, get paid while you continue to learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.

Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues. Providing personal care, promoting nutritional needs, and assisting in the recovery and recuperation of patients on their journey to better health are just some aspects of this essential role.

About the Role

More detail about the role

Our Urgent Community Response Support Workers (SHCSWs) form an essential and well-respected part of our healthcare teams across the community.

You will be a valued member of the team through our comprehensive training and induction programme and our commitment to learning and development will satisfy even the most ambitious person.

The team –

The Urgent Community Response Service in Exeter is looking to recruit Support Workers. If you are interested in a rewarding career looking after and caring for people and/or are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. HOWEVER, A CLEAN UK DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO A VEHICLE IS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR THE ROLE AND THIS MUST BE STATED CLEARLY IN YOUR APPLICATION.

The service provides care over 7 days a week days a year, with shift patterns covering the hours from 0hrs until 0hrs. The service provides care across Exeter and outlying areas and you will be part of a team providing a quality service promoting independence, dignity and support. This service aims to avoid unplanned hospital admission for people who could safely be maintained and supported at home, as well as enabling people to return to their home as quickly as possible from hospital.

Hours and shifts are offered on a full or possibly, a part time basis. This will include weekends and evenings at enhanced rates.

Previous community experience is desired but not necessarily essential as the team will give the support and guidance required by a successful candidate to enable you to excel. You will join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, working with Health and Social Care Teams to respond to urgent situations, to enable people to stay in their own homes or ensure a timely discharge from Acute and Community Hospitals.

You will be provided with a comprehensive induction programme which will include support to complete the National Care Certificate.

Successful candidates will have a Level 3 Diploma / NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or have equivalent experience of working with older people in a community setting. You will also need to be competent with IT as electronic recording is an essential part of the role. As stated above, as this is a community-based position, a driving licence is essential as is access to a vehicle which is clearly stated above.

Urgent Community Response Support Workers are lone workers within the community, although support is always available.

Working Pattern:

Early Shifts 0-0 or late shifts 0-0.Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay.

Interview Date:

To Be Confirmed

Please note, this is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees.

For further information please contact: Sam Davies, Please note that the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker sponsorship for this role, which falls within occupation code 1 on the Immigration Salary List (ISL). The Home Office has confirmed that the ISL will close on December 6, after which the occupation code is not expected to remain eligible for sponsorship for new applicants.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.