About this role
Job summary
Do you like providing hands on care and support to people? Do you enjoy empowering them to be as independent as possible? Do you enjoy working independently? If so, then come join us in Intermediate Care.
Committed to outstanding levels of care, you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team which consists of Rehab Support Workers, OTs, Nurses and Physiotherapists to support patients in their own homes. This will be either to avoid hospital admissions or support patients on discharge from hospital. You will receive lots of training to help you reach your full potential in the health and care setting, including your Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship (L3).
You will need to be confident working on your own in patients' homes, able to escalate issues and concerns for patient safety and be happy promoting patients' independence by utilising rehab techniques as well as providing personal care to patients who are convalescing as well as to palliative patients. Excellent communication skills are essential.
You must have access to your own car and be able to travel independently between patients' homes across the area in a timely manner and will need business insurance.
You will be rostered 37.5hrs over five shifts per week between 8am-9pm, seven days a week.
Main duties of the job
As a Rehab Support Worker you will be supporting patients in their own homes, providing personal care to assist with their rehabilitation. You will also be supporting those on end of life care as well as their families.
We are looking for compassionate, caring healthcare workers who strive to deliver high quality care to patients. This will be a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others at FHFT. For the right candidate who can deliver the values of FHFT, we will support and develop your career and help you grow to become the best Rehab Support Worker you aspire to be.
You will work shifts between 8am-9pm, seven days a week.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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This vacancy is linked with the opportunity for Apprenticeship (for those eligible for Apprenticeships). This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar Healthcare qualification.
Job description Job responsibilities
These are some of the clinical roles you may be expected to deliver as a B3 Rehab Support Worker at FHFT: please refer to the full JD for a more expanded list.
To provide high quality clinical care to patients under the indirect supervision of Nurses and Therapists in Intermediate Care To undertake rehab with patients to help them gain independence while living in their own home Ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals To participate in continuous professional development and other team activities Carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical duties Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.
Level 3 Apprenticeship, see info available on this link: Senior healthcare support worker / Skills England
Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.
Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship:Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:
The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UKVI The role is not included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL) The role is below RQF Level 6 (graduate level) These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on a Graduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE maths and English (or equivalent) Level 2 Apprenticeship in Care (or relevant subject) or a minimum of 1 year experience in health and social care setting
Desirable
Care certificate Level 3 Apprenticeship in Care (or relevant subject)
Competencies Essential
Moving and handling of patients Work safely with minimal supervision Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
Desirable
Knowledge of some medical conditions / exercise therapy
Experience Essential
Previous experience in care eg as HCA or therapy technician
Desirable
Previous community experience Previous therapy 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Fleet Community Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Fleet
GU51 4LZ
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)