Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for motivated, well organised and enthusiastic individuals to join our falls team as Community Falls Support worker. You will be based in Luton as part of a small proactive team but will be able to work autonomously using your own initiative, have good communication skills and be IT literate. In exchange we can offer the successful applicants a variety of interesting work in a friendly and supportive team. Full support and training will be provided and the Trust is committed to staff development.
The team works with people who have fallen or are at risk of falling in their own homes and aims to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and reduce the risk of falls. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an expanding and innovative team in a large scale organisation, and make a difference to people affected by falls and fear of falling. If you have these skills and the motivation to make an impact we want to hear from you. Further details of the role can be found in the job description and personal statement.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel effectively and independently on a daily basis to and from the base, clients' homes and other venues around the geographical area whilst transporting equipment. If necessary, adjustments can be considered, in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act.
Main duties of the job
- Do you want to make a difference to someone's ability to remain safe and independent in their own homes?
- Are you educated to NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent and have experience of working in the community as a health care assistant, reablement support worker or in an occupational therapy or physiotherapy setting?
- Would you enjoy the opportunity to work across the Luton community providing a rapid intervention service for people who have fallen or at risk of falls?
- The service works shifts from 8pm until 6pm, 7 days per week with weekend work on a rota basis. The applicant would be expected to work shifts. A typical shift pattern for a full time member of staff may include 4 working days over a 7-day period with 3 rest days.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To respond quickly to all referrals for patients who have fallen or at risk of falling, arranging to visit them as soon as possible.
- To visit patients in their own home or place of residence.
- To complete a comprehensive, evidence based falls assessment and identify any equipment, additional care or support required to enable the person to remain at home safely.
- To analyse facts and make judgements within own competency level. This will involve the use of skills to evaluate the patients condition and adapt the assessment and recommendations as necessary.
- To assess for an appropriate care package working within service protocols and following discussion with a relevant professional where indicated.
- To work with service users and their carers to design packages of care that meet assessed needs, promote independence and choice, respect service users dignity and rights and meet cultural needs. To communicate information to the relevant services to support the smooth implementation of care.
- To assess for, provide and demonstrate basic mobility equipment and equipment to aid activities of daily living.
- Based on the falls assessment, to make recommendations to patients and their carers that will reduce the risk of further falls.
- To make referrals to other services where this will reduce the risk of further falls and promote patients independence.
- To follow up patients to ensure that equipment has been delivered and care is in place.
- To maintain and update patient records in a timely manner using an electronic system and to work closely with the Falls Coordinator to collate and analyse associated data.
- To undertake related administrative duties.
- To be responsible for planning and prioritising own workload.
- To work autonomously according to service protocols, procedures and pathways.
- To contribute to the development of efficient operational procedures and local pathways and participate in service development projects and initiatives. To comment on proposals for changes in own area.
- The post holder may be required to organise and run group activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To respond quickly to all referrals for patients who have fallen or at risk of falling, arranging to visit them as soon as possible.
- To visit patients in their own home or place of residence.
- To complete a comprehensive, evidence based falls assessment and identify any equipment, additional care or support required to enable the person to remain at home safely.
- To analyse facts and make judgements within own competency level. This will involve the use of skills to evaluate the patients condition and adapt the assessment and recommendations as necessary.
- To assess for an appropriate care package working within service protocols and following discussion with a relevant professional where indicated.
- To work with service users and their carers to design packages of care that meet assessed needs, promote independence and choice, respect service users dignity and rights and meet cultural needs. To communicate information to the relevant services to support the smooth implementation of care.
- To assess for, provide and demonstrate basic mobility equipment and equipment to aid activities of daily living.
- Based on the falls assessment, to make recommendations to patients and their carers that will reduce the risk of further falls.
- To make referrals to other services where this will reduce the risk of further falls and promote patients independence.
- To follow up patients to ensure that equipment has been delivered and care is in place.
- To maintain and update patient records in a timely manner using an electronic system and to work closely with the Falls Coordinator to collate and analyse associated data.
- To undertake related administrative duties.
- To be responsible for planning and prioritising own workload.
- To work autonomously according to service protocols, procedures and pathways.
- To contribute to the development of efficient operational procedures and local pathways and participate in service development projects and initiatives. To comment on proposals for changes in own area.
- The post holder may be required to organise and run group activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Specific training related to falls.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community health or social care setting.
- An understanding of rehabilitation.
- An understanding of health conditions and long term conditions.
Desirable
- Experience in rehabilitation and/or adult social care
- Knowledge of the causes and consequences of falls
- Knowledge of pathological conditions
- Knowledge of relevant guidelines and other national initiatives
- Knowledge of local health, social care, leisure and voluntary resources
- Experience in the provision of basic mobility equipment and/or equipment to aid activities of daily living.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Specific training related to falls.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community health or social care setting.
- An understanding of rehabilitation.
- An understanding of health conditions and long term conditions.
Desirable
- Experience in rehabilitation and/or adult social care
- Knowledge of the causes and consequences of falls
- Knowledge of pathological conditions
- Knowledge of relevant guidelines and other national initiatives
- Knowledge of local health, social care, leisure and voluntary resources
- Experience in the provision of basic mobility equipment and/or equipment to aid activities of daily living.
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).
