We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Support Worker to join our new Early Supported Discharge service, working with our dynamic team at Gravesham Community Hospital. As a member of the Early Supported Discharge Team for Stroke patients and other Neurological conditions, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care within the community setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual to make a real impact in the lives of patients and contribute to the ongoing development of our service.
This is a full time position. The Early Supported Discharge service operates 8am - 4pm Monday - Saturday.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential in order to carry out community visits to patients in their homes and visit other bases.
Main Responsibility
* To actively work as a member of the Early Supportive Discharge team for Stroke patients and the Community Neurological Rehab Team to provide a high quality of care to the patient within the community.
* To actively participate in patient’s individual rehabilitation / programmes of care under the guidance of an appropriate Therapy/ Nursing professional.
* To provide and promote a high standard of fundamental care to patients.
* To work autonomously under the guidance of the Therapist/ Nurse as well as part of a team.
* To provide care to patients in their own homes, group work and inpatient unit - this can include assistance with the provision of personal care tasks for patients in their own home (e.g. washing and dressing, toileting).
* To work across services with the Community neuro rehab team and the inpatient ward as service demands dictate.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have / be:
* A good standard of basic secondary education.
* Experience in dealing with the general public within a health care setting.
* Self-motivated, positive interpersonal skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload.
* Ability to recognise own abilities and work within sphere of competence.
* Flexible and adaptable.
* A good team player.
Package Description
You will feel valued as a Support Worker working within our Early Supported Discharge Service at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
* £23,100 salary with group pension.
* Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases.
* Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies.
* Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing.
* Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development.
* An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas.
* Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location.
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.
* Job Category HCRG - Additional Clinical Services
* Business Unit HCRG - North Kent
* Location Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend, United Kingdom
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