Senior Community Support Worker

Job overview

Due to further investment and development we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and reliable Senior Community Care Support Worker, who is keen to deliver a range of quality care services to patients visited by the Community Response Hubs based across the Western Cheshire Footprint at Ellesmere Port, Chester and Tarporley.

As part of a team, you should have experience of working in patients' homes and the ability to carry out tasks such as simple dressings, catheter care, personal care, recording blood sugars, rehabilitation and ideally have experience of providing care for palliative and end of life patients. This post requires travel across the Western Cheshire footprint and lone working, access to transport for work purposes is essential. An enthusiasm to work as part of a team which delivers high quality services is a must for this role and you will also need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible, reliable and approachable. The hours are full time 37.5 per week between the hours 08.00-22.00 including Bank holidays and weekends.

Main duties of the job

To assess, treat and discharge patients within agreed protocols and guidelines without direct supervision, escalating the need for support or guidance to qualified staff.  Within a defined caseload recognises precautions, signs/symptoms and  contraindications in relation to the delivery of care and seeks support of qualified staff. Evaluate interventions within set protocols to meet the changing needs of patients as they progress with their therapy programmes.  Independently organise caseload and recognise clinical risk within own patient  caseload escalating any concerns to qualified staff.  To be integral in discharge planning to ensure that all relevant and pertinent  information in relation to discharge planning is collated on admission, potential  issues that may affect discharge highlighted and documented.

To assess for and carry out criteria led discharge from therapy for patients identified as suitable by the qualified therapist. Attend revelant MDT’s to clinical area. Participate in the induction, training and education of students, nurses, nurse assistants and other junior staff as appropriate.  Adheres to Trust Values and Behaviours.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

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The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!