Job summary
Are you passionate about supporting patients in their own homes and committed to improving their quality of life?
We are seeking a Generic Support Worker to join Selby Community Response Teams - to deliver high standards of multi-disciplinary interventions to patients within their own place of residence to prevent avoidable admissions to acute care and to support discharges. This role will be delivering interventions which support activities of daily living and promoting independence, as able.
Our well-established teams cover the historical city of York, market town of Selby as well as the rolling countryside within North Yorkshire. The team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses and Support Workers and works alongside Primary Care and Partners to provide Urgent Care Response, Frailty Hub as well as short term reablement/rehabilitation programmes.
Do you feel ready for a new challenge and to make a difference to others alongside a fun, supportive and friendly team?
Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required
Main duties of the job
You will undertake duties delegated by the Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams, and will be responsible for providing holistic, person centred, compassionate health care to patient's 18 years and over, supporting rehabilitation, reablement and recovery within the comfort of the patients home.
We provide a 7 day service, between the hours of 8am - 8pm; therefore successful candidates will take part in a rota that covers the hours of the service, however we do offer a flexible and varied shift pattern. If you are looking for a change and would like to join a team full of enthusiasm and humour, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A levels ( 3) or Level 3 national certificate or Level 3 diploma or Senior Healthcare support worker apprenticeship or Mathematics and English to Level 2: Functional Skills/GCSE Grade C
- Proactively undertakes relevant specialist or departmental training in order to achieve required knowledge and competency for role.
Desirable
- Up to date personal portfolio of learning
- Evidence of transferable workplace training and competencies
Skills
Essential
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and escalate work related issues
- Competent IT skills and the ability to use digital platforms and maintain business related information
- Ability to use a range of communication, negotiation and motivation skills using a variety of formats including verbal, written and virtual.
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience of managing allocated tasks independently within own competency and taking responsibility for decision making
- Experience of working within a team and with the general public
- Practical awareness of issues affecting safety and risk
- Practical knowledge of role, including good understanding of role applied for
Desirable
- Experience of working within a health/social care or educational environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A levels ( 3) or Level 3 national certificate or Level 3 diploma or Senior Healthcare support worker apprenticeship or Mathematics and English to Level 2: Functional Skills/GCSE Grade C
- Proactively undertakes relevant specialist or departmental training in order to achieve required knowledge and competency for role.
Desirable
- Up to date personal portfolio of learning
- Evidence of transferable workplace training and competencies
Skills
Essential
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and escalate work related issues
- Competent IT skills and the ability to use digital platforms and maintain business related information
- Ability to use a range of communication, negotiation and motivation skills using a variety of formats including verbal, written and virtual.
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience of managing allocated tasks independently within own competency and taking responsibility for decision making
- Experience of working within a team and with the general public
- Practical awareness of issues affecting safety and risk
- Practical knowledge of role, including good understanding of role applied for
Desirable
- Experience of working within a health/social care or educational environment
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.
