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.
The Community Inpatient Unit is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Recovery Workers to join our multidisciplinary team. The service provides short-term rehabilitation and reablement for adults who require support following a hospital admission or a temporary deterioration in their health. Our aim is to maximise independence, promote recovery and support individuals to achieve their rehabilitation goals, enabling them to return safely to their own homes or onward care settings wherever appropriate.
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: Bank Recovery Worker
Base: Community Inpatient Unit
Bank, as and when required. Days/nights.
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 team at CIU.
Working alongside Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, Therapists, Social Workers and other members of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will play a key role in supporting service users throughout their rehabilitation journey. The role will focus on delivering high-quality person-centred care, assisting with personal care, nutrition and hydration, mobility, therapeutic activities and daily living skills that promote independence and recovery.
These posts have been developed to provide additional staffing support during the unit's busiest periods, with shifts operating between 07:00-11:30 and 16:00-20:30. These times coincide with increased patient activity, including morning care routines, breakfast service, medication rounds, admissions, therapy preparation, evening meals, personal care and bedtime routines.
You will help ensure patients receive timely support, improve responsiveness to patient needs and contribute to a positive patient experience.
You will work under the direction of the Assistant Practitioner and Nursing Team, undertaking delegated tasks in accordance with agreed care plans, policies and procedures. T
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)