UCR Support Worker; Internal

Are you passionate about people and looking to continue your career in healthcare? Or as you have some healthcare experience you are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust that’s really going places? Join us as an Urgent Community Response Support Worker, get paid while you continue to learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.

Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues. Providing personal care, promoting nutritional needs, and assisting in the recovery and recuperation of patients on their journey to better health are just some aspects of this essential role.

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More detail about the role

Our Urgent Community Response Support Workers (SHCSWs) form an essential and well-respected part of our healthcare teams across the community.

You will be a valued member of the team through our comprehensive training and induction programme and our commitment to learning and development will satisfy even the most ambitious person.

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The Urgent Community Response Service in Exeter is looking to recruit Support Workers. If you are interested in a rewarding career looking after and caring for people and/or are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
HOWEVER, A CLEAN UK DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO A VEHICLE IS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR THE ROLE AND THIS MUST BE STATED CLEARLY IN YOUR APPLICATION.

The service provides care over 7 days a week 365 days a year, with shift patterns covering the hours from 0730hrs until 2200hrs. The service provides care across Exeter and outlying areas and you will be part of a team providing a quality service promoting independence, dignity and support. This service aims to avoid unplanned hospital admission for people who could safely be maintained and supported at home, as well as enabling people to return to their home as quickly as possible from hospital.

Hours and shifts are offered on a full or possibly, a part time basis. This will include weekends and evenings at enhanced rates.

Previous community experience is desired but not necessarily essential as the team will give the support and guidance required by a successful candidate to enable you to excel. You will join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, working with Health and Social Care Teams to respond to urgent situations, to enable people to stay in their own homes or ensure a timely discharge from Acute and Community Hospitals.

You will be provided with a comprehensive induction programme which will include support to complete the National Care Certificate.

Successful candidates will have a Level 3 Diploma / NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or have equivalent experience of working with older people in a community setting. You will also need to be competent with IT as electronic recording is an essential part of the role. As stated above, as this is a community-based position, a driving license is essential as is access to a vehicle which is clearly stated above.

Urgent Community Response Support Workers are lone workers within the community, although support is always available.

Working Pattern: Early Shifts  or late shifts .Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay.

Interview Date:To Be Confirmed

Please note, this is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees.

Please note that the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker sponsorship for this role, which falls within occupation code 6131 on the Immigration Salary List (ISL). The Home Office has confirmed that the ISL will close on 31…