Sirona care & health
Community Support Worker
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Visa Requirements
Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please provide the date and not your share code.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) dedicated to helping individuals regain independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals.
Your work will focus on providing therapy-based support in community environments, empowering clients to improve their functional abilities and quality of life. As well as working alongside the community nursing team to provide treatment for patients within their own homes.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with patients to deliver tailored therapy interventions under the guidance of qualified health care professionals, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Registered Nurses.
- Support patients in developing and practicing skills needed for daily living and independence.
- Assist patients in setting realistic goals and motivate them to work towards achieving these objectives.
- Monitor and record patients’ progress, using programmes such as EMIS, as well as providing feedback to the MDT and lead health care professional.
- Promote a safe and supportive environment, encouraging patients’ confidence and participation.
- Collaborate with other team members, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and nurses, to ensure holistic care.
- Encourage and facilitate community engagement and participation for patients.
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Requirements
- Compassionate and patient with a strong desire to support others.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently (including lone working) and as part of the wider MDT team.
- A basic understanding of therapy principles, rehabilitation techniques, and nursing skills and techniques will be required (training provided if needed). This includes Observations, Phlebotomy, Wound Care, and Administration of Insulin.
- Relevant experience in community settings is desirable.
Benefits
- Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays.
- Mileage is reimbursed whilst you carry out your duties at work.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- An attractive staff benefits scheme.
- Full and part-time hours available with support for flexible working patterns.
- This service runs from 8am - 8pm - 7 days a week.
About Us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset, or South Gloucestershire.
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- Full NHS benefits.
- 27+ days’ annual leave.
- Participation in the NHS Pension Scheme.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners, and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Sally Moore
- Job title: INT Manager
- Email address: smoore7@nhs.net
If you wish to receive some helpful tips to complete your application, please contact Wednesday Selway (Resourcing Consultant) via email:
- Email: wednesday.selway@nhs.net
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