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Community Health and Social Care Support Worker

On-site in Derby·Part-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Derby
Contract: Part-time
Closing date: Apply by Sunday 15 November
Holiday: 27 days holiday + bank holidays

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The role

Job summary

Join Our Caring Community First Team - Bank Community Health and Social Care Support Worker Opportunities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for compassionate and dedicated Community Health and Social Care Support Workers to join our Community First Team at theThomas Fields Assessment Hub in Buxton.

At Thomas Fields, we provide vital short-term support to individuals who have recently been discharged from hospital or require urgent care in the community. Our goal is to help people maximise their independence in a safe and supportive environment -- and you can be part of that journey.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to work and document to a high standard and work in a way that reflects the DCHS values.

To maintain standards, ensuring quality of patient care through the development of a range of knowledge and competencies to support clinicians.

To assist all clinicians in developing agreed programmes of treatment and care where appropriate and to work as an effective member of the wider multi-disciplinary team.

To carry out individual care without direct supervision in the Perth House Assessment Hub.

To provide support to patients to optimise their health and independence.

About us

The purpose and Activities of DCHS?

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes, and increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Benefits include

Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years' service
Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
Generous NHS pension scheme
Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Incremental pay progression
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
Access to our staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities
Structured learning and development opportunities

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by the UK Visa's and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Right to work

Essential

As this role does not offer visa sponsorship, please explain how you meet the right-to-work requirements for employment in the UK without sponsorship from DCHS.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

GCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above) or equivalent
Educated to NVQ 3 level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or equivalent previous proven experience
IT skills

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

Previous experience in a health and social care setting
Experience providing personal care
Understanding of the health and social care system

Skills and attributes

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team
Willingness to travel within a locality

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.