About this role
Job summary Package Description: As a Support Worker within the Urgent Care Response (UCR) and Intermediate Care Team, youll be part of our valued team based at Sheppey Community Hospital, supporting patients across the Swale locality. You will feel valued as a Support Worker within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Annual salary in line with Band 3 Agenda for Change terms and conditions, with access to the NHS Pension Scheme Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases, cashback and voucher offers Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing, including counselling, legal, debt and life management advice Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open and supportive culture where youre encouraged to contribute ideas that
Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Support Worker to join our Urgent Care Response and Intermediate Care Team in Swale. As a crucial member of the team, the successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary framework to assist patients in their own homes, with the primary aim of fostering independence post-illness, injury, or hospital stay. The role is integral in preventing needless hospital admissions, facilitating smooth hospital discharges, and ensuring patients can remain safely at home. The job involves a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours weekly, spanning from 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week, requiring weekend work. Key responsibilities include collaborating with nursing, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy teams, implementing rehabilitation programs, providing short-term interventions, conducting assessments within competency, maintaining high patient care standards, managing equipment, and supporting administration tasks. Effective communication within the team, patients, and carers is essential.
About us HCRG Care Group is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support services across the UK. Committed to high clinical and quality standards, the organisation values its employees and offers a range of exclusive rewards and benefits. These include an NHS Pension Scheme, access to wages as earned, comprehensive well-being support, and opportunities for professional development through their acclaimed Learning Enterprise team. HCRG fosters an open and supportive working culture, encouraging team members to contribute transformative ideas within health and care. Based in Sheppey Community Hospital, the Group specifically serves the Swale locality through their Urgent Care Response and Intermediate Care Team, playing a pivotal role in patient rehabilitation and community health services.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Package Description
As a Support Worker within the Urgent Care Response (UCR) and Intermediate Care Team, youll be part of our valued team based at Sheppey Community Hospital, supporting patients across the Swale locality.
You will feel valued as a Support Worker within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
Annual salary in line with Band 3 Agenda for Change terms and conditions, with access to the NHS Pension Scheme Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases, cashback and voucher offers Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing, including counselling, legal, debt and life management advice Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open and supportive culture where youre encouraged to contribute ideas that help us transform health and care The pride of working for an organisation committed to high clinical and quality standardsJob IntroductionWe have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Support Worker to join our Urgent Care Response and Intermediate Care Team in Swale.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients in their own homes to regain independence following illness, injury or hospital admission.The service plays a vital role in preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, supporting hospital discharges and enabling people to remain safely in their own homes.
This is a full time position at 37.5 hours per week. The service runs from 8am - 8pm seven days a week.Weekend work required
Main Responsibilities Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy support. Assist patients with rehabilitation programmes and activities of daily living under the guidance of registered professionals. Support the delivery of short-term interventions for patients referred through Urgent Care Response and Discharge to Assess pathways. Undertake delegated assessments and observations within competency. Promote and maintain a high standard of patient care and rehabilitation. Work independently in the community as well as collaboratively within the wider team. Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Assist with administrative tasks, equipment management and general service support.The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have:
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience Experience working in a health, social care or community setting Excellent communication and organisational skills A compassionate and flexible approach to patient care Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
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 HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Sheerness
ME12 3LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)