Job Introduction
You will feel valued as a Support Worker within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
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Annual salary of £25,500 with access to group pension
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Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location
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Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases, cashback and voucher offers
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Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies
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Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing, including counselling, legal, debt and life management advice
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Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
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An open and supportive culture where you’re encouraged to contribute ideas that help us transform health and care
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The pride of working for an organisation committed to high clinical and quality standards
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 full time position at 37.5 hours per week. The service runs from 8am - 8pm seven days a week.
Weekend work required
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Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy support.
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Assist patients with rehabilitation programmes and activities of daily living under the guidance of registered professionals.
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Support the delivery of short-term interventions for patients referred through Urgent Care Response and Discharge to Assess pathways.
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Undertake delegated assessments and observations within competency.
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Promote and maintain a high standard of patient care and rehabilitation.
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Work independently in the community as well as collaboratively within the wider team.
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Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
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Assist with administrative tasks, equipment management and general service support.
The ideal candidate will have:
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NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
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Experience working in a health, social care or community setting
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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A compassionate and flexible approach to patient care
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Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
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Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
If you have any questions about the role please reach out to [email protected] alternatively you can reach me on 078846 59420
