Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Short Term Services Support Worker
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Job Description: Support Worker
Our short-term services are recruiting for a Support Worker to join our team on a part-time (36 hrs) permanent contract. You will provide care and support to people in the community with a focus on maximising independence, and delivering a high standard of care to a variety of people, this can also include end of life care.
Following a period of acute ill health or hospitalisation, you will undertake short term care as defined in care & short term service plans or delegated tasks from Therapist/Nurses, and contribute to the assessment process and ongoing monitoring and review of peoples goals and reporting any changes to a person's medical condition.
This is an exciting development of services to help prevent avoidable hospital admissions working alongside intermediate care teams and other community teams.
Responsibilities
- Working as part of a team, this will include lone working within the community.
- Working across Torbay and South Devon to provide integrated health and social care.
- Working closely with other organisations.
- Provide support to service users with personal care, domestic care, social needs, and clinical needs in accordance with the care plan, and within the limits of own competencies and responsibilities.
- To observe and evaluate the service users response to the care plan and communicate changes in need and/or circumstances to the appropriate member of the service in a timely manner.
- Provide a flexible service which will include shift patterns between 0800 hrs and 2200 hrs, 7 days a week.
- Provide reports on service users using the service IT system, while complying with the Trust Policies and Procedures.
- Contribute to a safe working environment for self and others and report situations accordingly in line with Trust Policies and Procedures and other partner organisations.
- Undertake training relevant to the post and in line with personal development and review.
- During times of reduced work to provide support to other teams linked with the service.
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Why Work With Us?
Our Hours
At our service, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care with a supportive and flexible working environment. We operate 7 days a week, from 8am–2pm and 4pm–10pm, providing flexibility and variety in your working schedule. Our flexible and supportive team culture promotes a healthy work/life balance, meaning your package with us includes far more than just your pay. Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties (e.g. Full driving licence and vehicle).
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Training And Benefits
- You’ll receive full training in short-term services along with a provided uniform.
- Each shift is paid in full, regardless of direct contact time, and travel time is paid at your full hourly rate with a generous mileage allowance.
- We also offer shift enhancements for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
A Great Place To Live And Work
Located in Torbay and South Devon, our team benefits from the area’s stunning mix of coastline and moorland — making it a fantastic place to live, work, and unwind.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Lindsey Lovell, Service Manager on 07792 576490
Please note: Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties (e.g. Full driving licence and vehicle).
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Beth Pye
- Job title: Service Manager
- Email address: bethanypye@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01803 321130
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