Support Worker, Clinical Health Assistant

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary community team as a Clinical Health Care Assistant. The post holder will have experience working with people with a learning disability, be able to manage and prioritise a caseload whilst supporting implementation of care plans to a high standard as developed by experienced clinicians including Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians and Speech and Language Therapists.

The post holder will be required to work autonomously whilst demonstrating good interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication. This post requires elements of practical work, including but not limited to: teaching to maximise someone’s independence, assistance with practical health issues, supporting health appointments, provision of advice, and development of accessible information. The post holder may be required to support physiotherapy which involves water-based therapy, and the successful candidate will be supported to access relevant life saver training.

The post holder will be supported to access robust supervision and relevant training opportunities. The team covers the East of Surrey, with bases at both Redhill and Leatherhead. There will be an expectation for some travel between bases. The successful applicant will have a clean driving license and a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing practical support and following a plan of care developed by a team professional.
• Participating in assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions as part of a holistic approach working with the team of clinical professionals in a variety of settings.
• Providing feedback to the professional on the implementation and evaluation of the work that they are undertaking.
• Observing and documenting any changes in the health and wellbeing of the people that they are supporting, reporting to the clinical professional/professional team any new or change in risk or presentation of the person.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental health, learning disability and community trusts to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received. Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

We look forward to receiving your application!

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Denise Silcock Job title: Clinical Lead/ Advanced Nurse Practitioner Email address: rxx.ctpldeast@nhs.net Telephone number: 01372216280