Band 3 Community Support Worker
Job Description
Job title: Band 3 Community Support Worker
Company: Crooton
Job description: Band 3 Community Support WorkerLocation: BristolContract Type: PermanentHours: Full time and part time shifts availableSalary: £22,816-£24,336 per annum, dependent on experienceWe are proud to be working with Sirona and their NHS@Home service, who are currently seeking a Band 3 Community Support Worker to join their team based in Bristol.Do you want to be part of a new, emerging service who are passionate about preventing hospital admissions, supporting early hospital discharges and delivering personalised care in the comfort of people’s homes?In keeping with the new developing transformation change to using virtual ward models, Sirona Care & Health are collaborating with UBHW & NBT NHS Trusts to deliver the NHS@Home service to patients across BNSSG (Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire).As a team we are blending medical innovation with bespoke care, bridging the gap between hospital and home. A virtual ward is a safe and efficient alternative to NHS bedded care that is enabled by technology and home visits. The innovative approach enables us to deliver safe, high quality and personalised care to people at home where they would rather be.We know that people recover faster and better in their own environments and our dedicated teams of trained staff endeavour to support this. A hybrid model of virtual, telephone and face to face consultations can be delivered as required, allowing patients to recover in their own home with continued clinical support.What will your role involve?As a Community Support Worker, you’ll be a vital part of a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with Nurses, Therapists and Advanced Clinical Practitioners.Your responsibilities will include providing functional assessments, ongoing rehabilitation, daily living assistance, and support with personal care for people in their familiar surroundings. You will also undertake nursing activities, such as venepuncture and taking observations.You should feel comfortable working independently in the community, have excellent verbal communication skills and demonstrate initiative to ensure people receive the best support for their needs.What do you need?· NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or a willingness to work towards· Full driving licence and access to a care in work time (with business use care insurance)· Ability to work without direct supervision· Ability to prioritise tasks· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and persuasive skills where necessary· Ability to manipulate fine tools e.g. for venepuncture· Ability to use a variety of IT systems· Experience of direct patient care in a health or social care settingWhat next?Click apply now and fill in the details. We will then be in touch with the next steps!
Expected salary: £24336 per year
Location: Bristol
