Health Care Assistant / Support Worker
Full-time
Mid
Description
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people's own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
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Role Overview
The successful candidate will be working within the community nursing service delivering a range of clinical care for people within their own homes. A driving licence and use of vehicle is required for this role. Deliver essential nursing care in a flexible manner, in a variety of community settings as directed by the registered nurse, using evidence based practice and according to training, experience and proven competence to meet the demands of the service. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description / Person Specification.
Responsibilities
• Participate and assist in the delivery of care / services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service.
• Follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants / Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.
• Receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and meet the Care Certificate standards.
Qualifications
• NVQ level 3 in a Health or Social Care related subject or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through work experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills and ability to work without direct supervision.
• Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively.
• Driving licence and use of vehicle.
All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.
Employment details
This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part-time, 22.5 hours per week. This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Government's UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations.
Benefits
• Free car parking at many of our sites
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
• A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified employees.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours.
• Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities.
• Recognition and long service awards.
• Fast Track physiotherapy.
• Our Wellbeing line.
• Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.
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.
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We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications, as they may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will be working within the community nursing service delivering a range of clinical care for people within their own homes. A driving licence and use of vehicle is required for this role. Deliver essential nursing care in a flexible manner, in a variety of community settings as directed by the registered nurse, using evidence based practice and according to training, experience and proven competence to meet the demands of the service. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description / Person Specification.
Responsibilities
• Participate and assist in the delivery of care / services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service.
• Follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants / Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.
• Receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and meet the Care Certificate standards.
Qualifications
• NVQ level 3 in a Health or Social Care related subject or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through work experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills and ability to work without direct supervision.
• Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively.
• Driving licence and use of vehicle.
All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.
Employment details
This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part-time, 22.5 hours per week. This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Government's UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations.
Benefits
• Free car parking at many of our sites
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
• A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified employees.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours.
• Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities.
• Recognition and long service awards.
• Fast Track physiotherapy.
• Our Wellbeing line.
• Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.
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.
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