About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Community Assistant Practitioner to support patients in their own homes, care homes and community settings. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, you will deliver rehabilitation, long-term condition and palliative care support, helping people maximise their independence and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
Applicants should hold an NVQ Level 3 and Foundation Degree (or equivalent experience), have experience in health or social care, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in your local community.
Main duties of the job
To contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community, Community Hospitals, and clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care. To work within a reablement philosophy, using strengths-based assessments and actively promoting independence for the patients. Please see the job description for a more thorough list of duties.
About us
Please note, the selection processes at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.
Job description Job responsibilities
1. To contribute to the delivery of care packages for patients with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
2. To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
3. To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
4. To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
Please see the job description for a more thorough list of duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience. Foundation degree programme, or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and skills acquired through training and experience. Good general education. Experience of working in a health or social care setting.
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people, in the statutory / voluntary / private sector. Experience of working with people at End of Life. Literacy skills. Evidence of ongoing learning.
Desirable
Experience of working in people's homes.
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses. Good communication skills. Highly motivated.
Desirable
Knowledge of multidisciplinary team roles. Experience of working in a community setting.
Communication Essential
Tact & diplomacy. Empathy & sensitivity. Ability to use own initiative. Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms.
Personal and People Development Essential
Ability to manage stressful situations. A team player. Awareness of own limitations. Good organisational skills. Open to change and development.
Personal Attributes / Behaviours Essential
Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults Able to show initiative. Able to work alone. Assertive. Good listening skills.
Other Essential
Professional appearance. Be able to kneel, bend & stoop and work in cramped environments. Be able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg. Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids. Be reliable. Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle. Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language.
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 East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address St James' Clinic
King's Lynn
PE30 5NU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)