Community Support Worker

This post is not open to trainees therefore the successful candidate must have completed the Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent, with Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent. Completion of the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within the first six months is required. Please read the job description carefully, to be successful at shortlisting please evidence how you match the description citing examples to reinforce your experience.

Additional contact details: Vicki Broughton, CNS - 01765 632922.

Maintains safety, privacy and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centredcare, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.Responsible for recognising the signs of patient harm, abuse or neglect, includingpoor clinical practice, identifying issues regarding the safeguarding of children whomay be at risk and reporting all such concerns in accordance with TrustSafeguarding procedures.Undertakes delegated activities within level of own competency, and with dueregard to risk assessment, to assist with the implementation of intervention plans aspart of the multidisciplinary team. Patients have a range of mental healthconditions, may demonstrate behaviours that challenge and may have difficultfamily situations of relevance.Completes patient assessment tools and accurately summarises within patient carerecords.Identifies changes in patients presentation and acts, reports and recordsappropriately.Regularly accompanies and provides support to patients in a variety of communitysettings, as delegated and dependent on current risk assessment. This includessocial inclusion/community integration/transfer to and from appropriate areas e.g.acute hospitals, dentist etc.Accurately records and reports physiological observations (e.g. weight,temperature, blood pressure, pulse), as required.Carries out venepuncture and ECGs as required, if trained.Assists in the provision of health education and advice on health promotion topatients and their carers.Demonstrates safe breakaway techniques in the management of violence andaggression as required.Demonstrates safe moving and handling of patients using equipment as required.Where appropriate and with authorisation, acts as an advocate for patients/carers.

This position has a starting salary of £25,760 which rises to £27,476 per annum after 2 years and a generous NHS pension scheme. As a member of our NHS Trust, you will receive a fantastic annual leave package (starting at 27 days which increases with service, plus bank holidays) and access to extensive staff benefits which includes:

NHS staff discounts in over 200 branded sites/stores.

A TEWV monthly staff prize draw

Car lease scheme

Access to Trust gyms

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Access to staff wellbeing support.

Staff recognition is very important to us; you may be recognised through the Greatix and Star Award schemes.

Our organisation is on a 'Journey to Change' and as part of this journey, creating a great experience for our staff is one of three big goals. Ultimately, our aim is to be a proactive, responsible and mindful employer, recruiting, retaining and training our people, for the right roles, at the right time.

Qualifications

Experience

Essential: - Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.

Desirable: - Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable: - Competency in venepuncture; - Competency in ECGs