Job summaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic, and experienced Band 3 Generic Support Worker to join the well-established Hull East riding Falls service. The post holder will also be expected to work as part of the wider multidisciplinary falls team to provide Therapy and Nursing support to patients/clients within standard operation procedures and contribute to the care planning process, this will include travelling across both hull and East Riding to visit patients in their own homes. You will support therapists, nurses and other healthcare professionals by carrying out delegated tasks, monitoring progress and helping services run smoothly. Your work will make a real difference to patients recovering from illness, injury or a loss of independence.
What you'll do:- Support therapy and nursing programmes for patients following agreed care plans
- Record observations and report any changes in a patient's condition
- Help patients use equipment safely and support their rehabilitation goals
- Work with healthcare professionals, carers and external agencies to support patient care
- Assist with administrative tasks and contribute to the efficient running of the service
Main duties of the jobWhat we're looking for:- A Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Good communication, organisation and teamworking skills
- An understanding of confidentiality and person-centred care
- Experience supporting people with physical or mental health needs, or transferable skills from a similar setting
- The ability to work independently within agreed guidelines and as part of a wider team
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Job responsibilitiesPlease see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for full details on the role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent relevant knowledge and experience
Knowledge & ExprienceEssential- Working knowledge of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
- Basic IT skills
- Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working with people with physical and/or mental health problems
Desirable- Willingness to undertake further academic development
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of moving and handling people
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).
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).