Healthcare Support Worker - Skylark in Yate

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Do you have a passion for healthcare and helping people regain their independence? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our Skylark Bedded Unit has built a strong reputation for delivering outstanding patient-centred care through compassionate support, teamwork, and a commitment to rehabilitation and recovery. As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting patients on their recovery journey. Working under the guidance of registered nurses, you will assist with direct patient care and help create a positive, supportive environment where patients can achieve their rehabilitation goals.

You will work closely with our nursing team and a wide range of healthcare professionals, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care that reflects each patient's individual needs, wishes, and goals. Our service supports people recovering from illness or injury following admission to an acute hospital, helping them regain confidence, independence, and quality of life. You will be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team that includes registered nurses, therapists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, General Practitioners, and Healthcare Support Workers.

Main duties of the job

• To assist registered nurses and healthcare professionals in the delivery of individualised holistic care which is delivered with compassion, dignity and respect.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the prevention of harm by participating in risk assessments such as nutrition, pressure area care, continence and falls.
• To assist patients with their care and nutritional support and needs.
• To safely and accurately record physiological observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperatures and escalate and report to the registered nurse accountable for the patients care.
• To report back any relevant care about the patient to the registered nurse.
• Assist patients to mobilise safely using equipment and techniques prescribed and recorded in their plan of care.
• Promote a culture of ambulatory care by supporting patients to be as independent as possible with washing, dressing in own clothes and encouraging mobility from admission.
• Assist in the provision of prescribed programmes of care e.g rehabilitation and therapy goals under supervision and guidance.
• Support patient centred rehabilitation to facilitate safe and timely discharges which reflects individual choice and maximising independence.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality! We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits we offer. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent experience

Experience, skills and knowledge

• Significant experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively and efficiently individually and in a team environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of service users with a range of communication needs and/or cultural backgrounds.
• Able to carry out the core clinical competencies required of the post e.g. wound care, observations
• Able to record succinct and accurate information on the patient record both in writing and electronically
• Experience in community and acute settings

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.