Urgent Community Response Support Worker
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Are you looking for a new rewarding career or considering returning to practice within the NHS? A career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better? A career where commitment, talent, and potential are recognised and rewarded? One that provides training and ongoing development opportunities?
We have opportunities to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's Urgent Community Response teams of front-line staff, providing support to patients at home. This includes following discharge from hospital, after illness or surgery, and also help with end-of-life care.
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.
Main Duties of the Job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
Job Responsibilities
You will be travelling across a wide geographical area, primarily linked to an Exmouth Hospital base. You must demonstrate willingness and flexibility to work across multiple sites/localities as the need arises.
Duties will include provision of personal care, clinical duties where delegated, monitoring the patient's condition, and working with health and social care professionals to ensure that patients are safe and well at home. You will need great interpersonal and communication skills and be able to connect with individuals with varying levels of understanding.
Successful candidates will have NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, and ideally have 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. You will be provided with a comprehensive induction programme including support to complete the National Care Certificate.
You must have a full UK driver's licence with access to your own vehicle (with appropriate business insurance) as you will be travelling to patients' homes to care for them.
Working Pattern
37.5 hours per week. The service operates on a 7-day rota system between 07:30 - 22:00, including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays. Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay.
Interview Date
30th December 2024
Contact Information
For further information please contact: Lizzie Pickering, Support Worker Manager, on 01395 282042 or elizabeth.pickering@nhs.net.
Person Specification
It is essential that you have a kind and caring nature, are patient, and able to offer a friendly smile. You must feel comfortable working on your own supported by a team of professional colleagues.
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 Name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
185-63302-8884
Job Locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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