Support Worker

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Support Worker to join our Urgent Care Response and Intermediate Care Team in Swale. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients in their own homes to regain independence following illness, injury or hospital admission. The service plays a vital role in preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, supporting hospital discharges and enabling people to remain safely in their own homes. This is a 30-hour per week position.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy support.
• Assist patients with rehabilitation programmes and activities of daily living under the guidance of registered professionals.
• Support the delivery of short-term interventions for patients referred through Urgent Care Response and Discharge to Assess pathways.
• Undertake delegated assessments and observations within competency.
• Promote and maintain a high standard of patient care and rehabilitation.
• Work independently in the community as well as collaboratively within the wider team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Assist with administrative tasks, equipment management and general service support.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
• Experience working in a health, social care or community setting
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A compassionate and flexible approach to patient care
• Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Benefits

• Annual salary in line with Band 3 Agenda for Change terms and conditions, with access to the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases, cashback and voucher offers
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies
• Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing, including counselling, legal, debt and life management advice
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open and supportive culture where you’re encouraged to contribute ideas that help us transform health and care
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to high clinical and quality standards

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