Job summary
At Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust we believe in excellent care at the heart of the community.
We encourage and expect all staff to actively promote and adhere to the Trust's values in every aspect of their work.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Community Support Worker to join our Barnet Unplanned Care Community Service by providing a high quality service to our housebound patients by facilitating earlier hospital discharges and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 3 Community Support Worker you would be responsible for providing safe, personalised and effective care to patients who require community therapy care by working alongside the community nursing/therapy team to deliver clinical and administrative duties.
Your main duties will include providing a number of clinical activities and holistic care under the direct delegation of a registered therapist using a wide range of clinical skills and interventions within a home environment.
You will need to possess excellent Communication skills and be a team player. You will also need to have good IT skills to support the systems in place. Having UK full driving license and access to car for work is essential.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To contribute to the on-going assessment of a patient by completing the appropriate paperwork for allocated patients, recording and reporting all clinical and behavioural information to the nurse/therapist for action and planning purposes.
- To undertake, and report back on delegated clinical activities that have previously been signed competent. E.g.: vital signs, gait/mobility training, falls prevention groups, increasing independence through activities of daily living
- With the appropriate training the CSW will plan, design and deliver higher level strength and balance groups for patients/clients with a history or high risk of falls who have been identified as suitable for group exercise by the Falls Specialist Therapists.
- Within the remit of the higher level strength and balance group, review clients/patients exercise programmes.
- Provide personal care support to frail patients.
Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To contribute to the on-going assessment of a patient by completing the appropriate paperwork for allocated patients, recording and reporting all clinical and behavioural information to the nurse/therapist for action and planning purposes.
- To undertake, and report back on delegated clinical activities that have previously been signed competent. E.g.: vital signs, gait/mobility training, falls prevention groups, increasing independence through activities of daily living
- With the appropriate training the CSW will plan, design and deliver higher level strength and balance groups for patients/clients with a history or high risk of falls who have been identified as suitable for group exercise by the Falls Specialist Therapists.
- Within the remit of the higher level strength and balance group, review clients/patients exercise programmes.
- Provide personal care support to frail patients.
Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3)
- A recognised equivalent course
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
Desirable
- GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
- ECDL certificate
- Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
- PSI qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the NHS patient information database (SystmOne, Rio, CIS)
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS An awareness of risk management.
- Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
- Knowledge of multiagency services available and processes for referral
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Self-management skills-managing time and workload
- Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust
- Effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Proactive and innovative
- An awareness of risk management.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local health needs strategies
Key Attributes
Essential
- Flexible about work location - the post holder will be required to travel to other CLCH sites in London
- Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description) with or without limitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3)
- A recognised equivalent course
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
Desirable
- GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
- ECDL certificate
- Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
- PSI qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the NHS patient information database (SystmOne, Rio, CIS)
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS An awareness of risk management.
- Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
- Knowledge of multiagency services available and processes for referral
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Self-management skills-managing time and workload
- Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust
- Effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Proactive and innovative
- An awareness of risk management.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local health needs strategies
Key Attributes
Essential
- Flexible about work location - the post holder will be required to travel to other CLCH sites in London
- Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description) with or without limitation
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.
