Social Care Support Worker

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Support Worker to join our team at HMP Stafford, a category C men's prison located in Stafford.

Hours We are looking for part time 2 x 11.5hrs shifts per week (7.30am till 8pm) - 23hr contracts 3 x 11.5hrs shifts per week (7.30am till 8pm) -  34.5hrs contract 

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Social Care Support Worker, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• You will contribute to and support the delivery of social care within a secure environment. Implement clinical social care packages.
• Assist patients, with activities of daily living, respecting individual needs, dignity and privacy in all necessary activities.
• Deliver healthcare work under the supervision of a qualified nurse, organise own workload and assist patients in all activities of daily living. Apply appropriate knowledge and understanding of patients individual needs, in accordance with care plans. 

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all

Qualifications required  

• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.