Sirona care & health CIC

Apprentice Community Support Worker

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Job summary

Make a difference to the community you love

Would you like to gain a nationally recognised qualification in Health and Social Care whilst supporting patients in the place they are happiest?

We can offer job security and career progression with our apprenticeship programme.

An apprenticeship in health and social Care with Sirona care & health could be your first step towards a rewarding career in the community.

As an apprentice Community Support Worker you will be working in our community teams alongside other professionals. Community Support Workers are a crucial part of our multi-disciplinary teams, delivering a high standard of care to our patients in their own home.

Although GCSE Grades 9-4 (or equivalent) in Maths & English Language desirable, we will also consider applicants who are willing to develop these through additional training to include Functional Skills as part of the apprenticeship programme.

Having the right attitude, work ethic and commitment to your education as well as your employment are essential requirements to this role.

This role is available across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

All successful apprentices will be guaranteed a permanent Healthcare Support Worker position once your training is complete.

Main duties of the job

You will receive training in the workplace and off the job and will be fully supported in your learning by Weston College.

Apprenticeship contracts are fixed term for a period of 18 /21 months. Previous healthcare experience is not required, but an interest in the role is essential as well as a caring, compassionate attitude.

We will also require you to have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

About us

We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we would expect for ourselves and our families.

At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.

Benefits:

We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.

Additional Information:

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.

Details

Date posted

05 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

21 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9083-23-0226

Job locations

Suites 1 & 2 Warmley Business Park

83 Tower Road North

Bristol

Bristol

BS30 8XP


North Bristol Intermediate Care Centre

20 Ellsworth Road

Bristol

BS10 7EH


Patchway Health Clinic

Thirlmere Road

Patchway

Bristol

BS34 5PD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying

Person Specification

VISA & Sponsorship

Essential

  • Sirona care & health are currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. We can only accept applications from UK based applicants. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold.

Qualifications

Desirable

  • GCSE Grades 9-4 (or equivalent) in Maths & English Language

Driving Licence

Essential

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance
Person Specification

VISA & Sponsorship

Essential

  • Sirona care & health are currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. We can only accept applications from UK based applicants. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold.

Qualifications

Desirable

  • GCSE Grades 9-4 (or equivalent) in Maths & English Language

Driving Licence

Essential

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Suites 1 & 2 Warmley Business Park

83 Tower Road North

Bristol

Bristol

BS30 8XP


Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Suites 1 & 2 Warmley Business Park

83 Tower Road North

Bristol

Bristol

BS30 8XP


Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Partner

Heidi Holton

sirona.recruitment@nhs.net

03001245444

Details

Date posted

05 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

21 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9083-23-0226

Job locations

Suites 1 & 2 Warmley Business Park

83 Tower Road North

Bristol

Bristol

BS30 8XP


North Bristol Intermediate Care Centre

20 Ellsworth Road

Bristol

BS10 7EH


Patchway Health Clinic

Thirlmere Road

Patchway

Bristol

BS34 5PD


Supporting documents

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