Main area: RSW
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (some weekend working)
Job ref: 374-KN078
Employer: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Bexhill Hospital
Town: Bexhill
Salary: £22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/10/2024 23:59
Rehabilitation Support Worker
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Job overview
Welcome to East Sussex, a place that boasts a beautiful coastline, beaches and the South Downs National Park. Close to Brighton and rail links to London. Come and join our friendly, sociable, valued and experienced team working within an integrated Health and Social Care community rehabilitation service based in Eastbourne, covering the Eastbourne Hailsham & Seaford area.
The JCR service assesses and treats people within their own home. The service aims to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital or long-term care, enable earlier discharges from hospital and promote independence and quality of life.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a friendly, supportive, professional integrated team which provides a 7-day service and uses an inter-professional model of working. Continuing Professional Development is supported and supervision and training are integral to the working practices of the team. You will key work non-complex clients, provide rehabilitation to people with a variety of conditions, and respond where appropriate to urgent referrals supporting clients to stay in their own home.
Working for our organisation
The post holder will be required to work flexibly and visit people in their own home and liaise with clients in acute and intermediate care settings if necessary prior to discharge. The ability to travel around the county in a timely fashion is essential.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/crb-criminal-records-bureau-check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description. For any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager.
Person specification
Qualifications
* GCSE grade 4 or GCE C and above
* Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject
* Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and/or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience
* Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
* Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
Skills
* Demonstrating respect, kindness and empathy at all times
* Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks
* Able to understand and follow procedures protocols and plans
Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For an informal discussion or visit, please contact the Team Lead Tracy Palmer or Michelle Brazier Tel 01424 726750 press 2 on the automated system when asked. Email [emailprotected] [emailprotected]
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