Community Support Worker

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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Are you looking to start a career in healthcare or looking for a fresh start?

Our teams support patients to live independently and improve their quality of life in the place they like to call home.

As a Community Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in our service. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team made up of clinicians such as Physiotherapists and Nurses to provide ongoing clinical activities such as, nursing tasks, rehabilitation, recovery and support with daily routines and personal care.

Successful candidates will have the support from their teams to be comfortable working independently in the community.

We will offer a tailored training package to suit your development needs to make sure you feel fully supported within your new role - should you wish to progress further in your career then Sirona can offer a number of opportunities such as apprenticeships, where we have strong links with local higher education partners.

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 risk assessments such as nutrition, pressure area care, continence and falls.

To assist patient with their care and nutritional support and needs.

To safely and accurately record physiological observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperatures and escalates 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 and which reflects individual choice and maximising independence.

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.

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

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

• 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 (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.