Job summary We are seeking to recruit a enthusiastic, flexible, motivated Health Care Assistant to work across Sunderland as part of the Recovery at Home Team, to support in the delivery of care to patients who have been discharged from hospital or have been assessed by Recovery at Home. The role involves working alongside a variety of professionals to improve outcomes for patients. This is a unique and rewarding role which will allow you to work with patients within their usual place of residence to enable them to remain there safely, the role will involve providing all aspects of personal care, including, pressure area care, supporting with nutrition/hydration, continence support and positional changes. Car driver with access to own vehicle is essential for this role. Main duties of the job Main Duties of the Role To work independently delivering care to patients within their own home, following assessment by a clinician. To support patients with hydration and nutritional support. To support patients with continence needs and support with positional, manual handling needs. To communication effectively with patients carers, families and other professionals. Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation both written and electronic. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. About us Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required. One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9155-CMNM-0824-05-1 Job locations Sunderland Care & Support Claymere Road Leechmere Industrial Estate Sunderland SR2 9TQ Job description Job responsibilities To assist the registered practitioner in providing high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients / relatives and their carers appropriate to their needs. Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care. To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact. Job description Job responsibilities To assist the registered practitioner in providing high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients / relatives and their carers appropriate to their needs. Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care. To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact. Person Specification Physical Skills Essential Ability to assist patients to move, as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy Experience Essential Substantive customer services experience OR experience of working in a caring role (paid or unpaid) Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate good customer care skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the Multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and visitors. Basic skills of empathy and reassurance. Basic keyboard and IT skills. Willingness to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate and any other training related to this role. Qualifications Essential Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A E or equivalent). Desirable NVQ Level 2 qualification in health and social care / customer care or equivalent in any subject Person Specification Physical Skills Essential Ability to assist patients to move, as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy Experience Essential Substantive customer services experience OR experience of working in a caring role (paid or unpaid) Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate good customer care skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the Multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and visitors. Basic skills of empathy and reassurance. Basic keyboard and IT skills. Willingness to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate and any other training related to this role. Qualifications Essential Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A E or equivalent). Desirable NVQ Level 2 qualification in health and social care / customer care or equivalent in any subject 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. Employer details Employer name South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Address Sunderland Care & Support Claymere Road Leechmere Industrial Estate Sunderland SR2 9TQ Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)