Health Care Support Worker

Job summary

Health Care Support Worker - Band 3

Malmesbury and RWB Community Team

30 Hours per Week - Permanent

Do you have the commitment to make a difference to peoples lives?

Would you like to in assist people to manage their conditions in their own homes and to play a role in preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital?

The Malmesbury and Royal Wootton Bassett Community Team is looking for a Health Care Support Worker to work alongside Registered Community Nurses. You will work in patients homes and residential homes and work professionally in a Multi-Disciplinary Team. You will work in three localities Malmesbury/Sherston, Purton/Cricklade and Royal Wootton Bassett.

Our office base is in Malmesbury, with Therapists, Clinical Leads, a Home First Team, Care Coordinators and other staff.

Main duties of the job

The team is based in the Malmesbury Primary Care Centre, less than 10 minutes from Junction 17 of the M4. We operate a shift pattern from 08:30. 22.00. Health Care Support Workers are expected to work weekends and will be expected to cover late shifts as well as Core Shifts of 8.30am to 4.30pm. Evidence of experience in working with frail or elderly people is preferable.

The successful candidate will be asked to complete a Care Certificate in their first 3 months if they do not already possess one and will either have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or be prepared to work towards this. Experience in NHS community patient care is preferable but not essential.

Applicants need to have evidence of good communication skills and be able to work with patients. The Community Support Workers do most of their visits single handed, so the ability to work across a large rural area is essential. The role is demanding but rewarding, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individual who can work flexibly and efficiently. We are a busy, friendly team, who would welcome the opportunity to work with a new member of staff willing to contribute to the on-going development of the services we provide.

For enquiries, please contact or to arrange an informal visit please phone the team office on 01666 330515 to speak to the team.

About us

Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.

There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers. We have an overall good rating from the CQC, with the majority of our services rated as Outstanding.

If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Malmesbury Primary Care Centre

Burton Hill

Malmesbury

SN16 0EQ

Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Malmesbury Primary Care Centre

Burton Hill

Malmesbury

SN16 0EQ

Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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