Community Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3)
Job summary
Full/Part time opportunities available
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated person to join our established integrated intermediate care team at Castleberg hospital as a HCSW.
Main duties of the job
To support in the rehabilitation of people before they go home.
We will offer an induction programme, on the job training, annual appraisal and opportunities for development. Please see the job description for further details.
We encourage applicants to contact us if they are interested in this post so you can see first-hand how the team functions and learn about this fantastic opportunity.
About us
Community services work at the edge of clinical scope to maximise peoples potential.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 OR Level 3 diploma in Health & Social Care or clinical health care support.
- Maths and English functional skills qualification (GCSE or equivalent Grades A - C)
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Life skills/experience within a caring environment
Desirable
- Good computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the rehabilitation philosophy of care
- Ability to prioritise workload, follow a care plan and work within a team
- Understand and work to the Right Care Behaviours
Desirable
- Experience of working in Intermediate Care or relevant care setting
Other
Essential
- Full UK driving Licence
- Access to your own transport for work purposes