Job summary Provide are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated Healthcare Support Workers to join us in our exciting Mid Essex Frailty Virtual Ward. The ward supports patients who are recovering from an illness, and this involves providing Clinical interventions, personal care and supporting the recovery and rehabilitation of patients within their own home. Healthcare Support Workers contribute to the assessment and the treatment of individual patients on the caseload and communicate any changes in health and care needs to the registered staff. The post holder will require a valid driving license and access to a car. Main duties of the job To visit patients within a community setting To deliver a range of interventions as outlined in the care plan which will include supporting patients with personal activities of daily living, domestic activities, rehabilitation plans and delegated health care tasks including set of observations, basic wound care and taking bloods To gain informed consent and deliver sensitive, high quality patient care To encourage patients and carers in an active approach to achieving their goals and regaining independence Supporting patients in regaining optimum mobility. To assist in identifying equipment and adaptations required in a patient's own home To monitor patient progress and report back to the registered staff. To complete clinical and non-clinical records ensuring they are accurate, timely and in accordance with the organisational, professional and departmental standards and procedures. Maintain and develop knowledge, skills and competence to ensure patients and individual needs are met in accordance with band 3 competency framework. About us Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services. We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England. A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times: Vision: Transforming Lives Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people. Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT and Ethnic Minority Networks. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background. Eligible for NHS Pension Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 828-PROVIDE3348 Job locations Mid Essex Bases Hedgerows, Kestrel House Chelmsford CM2 5PF Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for full details and requirements for this position. Contact information is below for the service, please do reach out if you have any questions. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for full details and requirements for this position. Contact information is below for the service, please do reach out if you have any questions. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 or equivalent including experience GCSE in English and Maths Desirable care certificate Previous Experience in health care setting Experience Essential understands professional conduct relevant experience to Job role Desirable experience working in a community setting previous experience of lone working Skills & Attitudes Essential High standard of written English & verbal communication Work effectively as part of a team and alone Ability to organise & prioritise own work load under supervision Flexible, punctual & reliable Circumstances Essential Ability to do shift work inc weekends & bank holidays Valid driving licence & own transport Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 or equivalent including experience GCSE in English and Maths Desirable care certificate Previous Experience in health care setting Experience Essential understands professional conduct relevant experience to Job role Desirable experience working in a community setting previous experience of lone working Skills & Attitudes Essential High standard of written English & verbal communication Work effectively as part of a team and alone Ability to organise & prioritise own work load under supervision Flexible, punctual & reliable Circumstances Essential Ability to do shift work inc weekends & bank holidays Valid driving licence & own transport Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Provide CIC Address Mid Essex Bases Hedgerows, Kestrel House Chelmsford CM2 5PF Employer's website https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)