Job summary
Stockport Togetheris the name given to the partnership oflocal NHS organisations and Stockport Council working with GPs and voluntary organisations to develop a single plan to improve health and social care services across the borough. The Stockport Together programme is changing the way in which we deliver health and social care services across Stockport. As part of this, new ways of working have been defined and we are now collaborating with each other across organisations towards common goals. Stockport Together will continue to implement new modelsof care that have been designed by patients, carers, clinicians and social care professionals based on evidence of what works best and what good care looks like.
Our work inCore Neighbourhoodsis at the very heart of Stockport Neighbourhood Care. Services will be offered seven days a week to help people remain healthy and build independence. The aim being that the "right care is delivered to the right people at the right time".
Main duties of the job
Stockport Togetheris in the position to offer exciting new opportunity for a Band 2 Support Worker. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who would work with the Community Nurses and Adults Social care staff to provide a first class service to the residents of Stockport. Line management will be provided by District Nurses, under NHS terms and conditions. On appointment successful candidates will be expected to complete the Care Certificate.
To work within a multidisciplinary team delivering social and nursing care (appropriate to the post) to clients in their own home. Care delegated by an appropriate practitioner utilising personalised care plans as appropriate.
Working 30 hours per week across the District Nursing Teams as a phlebotomist and other nursing care duties.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist with general wellbeing; creating a supportive and re- enabling environment promoting maximum independence. The scope of the role will focus on supporting admission avoidance, early supported discharge and promotion of independence and assisting in the effective management of patients with long term conditions and Palliative patients symptom control.
If candidates who are appointed do not hold the Care Certificate, pay will be abated until completion. The post holder MUST hold a driving licence with access to a car to fulfil this role.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist with general wellbeing; creating a supportive and re- enabling environment promoting maximum independence. The scope of the role will focus on supporting admission avoidance, early supported discharge and promotion of independence and assisting in the effective management of patients with long term conditions and Palliative patients symptom control.
If candidates who are appointed do not hold the Care Certificate, pay will be abated until completion. The post holder MUST hold a driving licence with access to a car to fulfil this role.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
health care experience
Essential
Desirable
- 1 year plus health care experience
NVQ Level 2
Essential
Desirable
- Additional health related qualification
driving
Essential
good communication skills
Essential
Person Specification
health care experience
Essential
Desirable
- 1 year plus health care experience
NVQ Level 2
Essential
Desirable
- Additional health related qualification
driving
Essential
good communication skills
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
