About this role
Job summary
Community Inpatient unit is a bed-based facility supporting people to recover and regain their independence following a period of illness, trauma, surgery, or significant event. It supports hospital discharges, prevents admission to hospital or long-term care and promotes independent living. It is a multi-disciplinary service with Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Social Workers, and care staff.
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Job title: Recovery Worker (nights)
Base: Community Inpatient Unit
Hours: 18 hours a week, permanent
Rota pattern: You will be required to work a rota pattern
Salary Range 2 £25,275 fixed salary point pro rata per annum.
We are seeking some highly motivated and passionate Recovery Worker to join the MDT team at Community inpatient unit. The service provides short term rehab and reablement for Services Users who may need to regain their confidence and skills on discharge from hospital or to get over a short-term health exacerbation.
We encourage and support our Service Users to live as independent lives as possible and we always act in a manner that supports the care, protection, health and well-being of the Service User.
You will work alongside a wider MDT based at CIU including Nurses, Social Workers, Therapists and Assistant Practitioner to support service users to reach their rehab potential and move forward in their health journey.
You will work under direction of the HCA/ Assistant Practitioner and Nursing team and will carry out assigned tasks involving personal and nutritional care needs to patients.
You will follow protocols, guidance, and procedures under the direction of senior staff/ manager/supervisor.
About us
Care Plus Group (CPG) is an employee-owned Community Benefit Society dedicated to improving health, wellbeing and independence for the communities we serve. Providing a diverse range of services including community nursing, urgent care, primary care, rehabilitation, adult social care, learning disability, specialist support services, and event medical services, CPG supports people at every stage of their health and care journey. As a socially responsible organisation, we combineacommercially minded approach with a compassionate heart,ensuring we remain financially sustainable whilst always prioritising the needs of the people and communities who rely on us.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information before completing your application.
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Person Specification
Other Essential
Able to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values Flexible approach to working arrangements.
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Effective and proven computer skills. Ability to work on their own and as part of a wider team. An awareness of own competencies and willingness to seek guidance where needed. Ability to maintain clear and accurate records both electronically and in writing, to deadlines. Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with people who have a wide range of healthcare needs. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity. Ability to deal effectively with confrontational situations.
Desirable
Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system. Knowledge of community nursing and Primary Care. To have a range of clinical skills, such as, wound care, eye care, pressure area care, venepuncture, bowel/bladder care, blood pressure monitoring and blood sugar monitoring.
Experience Essential
Experience of working with patients/ service users.
Desirable
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in using SystemOne.
Qualifications Essential
QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent level of competence.
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 Care Plus Group
Address Community Inpatient Unit
Peterhouse Road
Grimsby
DN34 5UX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)