Community Support Worker in Clevedon

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The role of Support Worker is within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), supporting individuals to regain independence and achieve rehabilitation goals in community environments, including working alongside the community nursing team to provide treatment in patients’ homes. The role requires a compassionate, patient individual who can communicate well, work independently (including lone working) and as part of the wider MDT. A basic understanding of therapy principles, rehabilitation techniques and nursing skills – observations, phlebotomy, wound care and insulin administration – is required. Training will be provided if necessary. Relevant experience in community settings is desirable.

Main duties of the job:

• Work closely with patients to deliver tailored therapy interventions under the guidance of qualified health care professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists and registered nurses.
• Support patients in developing and practising skills needed for daily living and independence.
• Assist patients in setting realistic goals and motivate them to work towards achieving these objectives.
• Monitor and record patients’ progress using programmes such as EMIS, and provide feedback to the MDT and lead health care professional.
• Promote a safe and supportive environment, encouraging patients’ confidence and participation.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure holistic care.
• Encourage and facilitate community engagement and participation for patients.

Benefits:

• Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays.
• Mileage is reimbursed while carrying out duties at work.
• Generous annual leave allowance and an attractive staff benefits scheme.
• Full and part‑time hours are available with flexible working patterns.
• The service operates from 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week.
• Agenda for Change salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Able to work without direct supervision to achieve the objectives of the post.
• Able to prioritise tasks and make correct decisions within clear guidelines.
• Experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting.
• Ability to manipulate fine tools, e.g., for venepuncture and observations.
• Experience of team working and understanding of team dynamics.
• Able to use a variety of IT systems, e.g., email, EMIS.
• Recent relevant experience within a community setting.

EEO Statement:

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.

Legal requirements:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and the Order 2020. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.