Health Care Support Worker
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Job summary
Health Care Support Worker - Band 3
Melksham and BOA Community Team
37.5 Hours per week - Permanent
We are currently unable to offer overseas sponsorship for this role.
We are looking for a dynamic person to work within a multi-disciplinary team in a community setting, providing support, care and treatment to individuals in their own homes. This service is provided between the hours of 07.00hrs and 22.00hrs over 7 days per week. There is a requirement to work shifts and weekends. Core shifts are 08.30 to 16.30hrs. You will need to work approximately 1 in 4 weekends.
Main duties of the job
You will interact with all members of nursing, therapy, medical and other allied professionals related to the community team. You will be required to communicate with team members, patients and carers.
Your role will be diverse: end of life care, active patient treatment and rehabilitation. You will have training to enable you to increase your skills and become a valued member of the team. Training will include Tissue Viability, moving and handling, rehabilitation, venepuncture and many other skills.
The successful candidate should have 12 months experience of working in a care setting, have their NVQ3 or equivalent and be capable of working under distanced supervision.
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!
Details
Date posted
16 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9085-WHC-21963-1
Job locations
Melksham Community Hospital
Spa Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 7NZ
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Health and Care LLP
Address
Melksham Community Hospital
Spa Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 7NZ
Employer's website
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