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 help us transform health and care The pride of working for an organisation committed to high clinical and quality standards Job Introduction We 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 30-hour per week position.
Main duties of the job As a Support Worker within the Urgent Care Response (UCR) and Intermediate Care Team, you'll support patients across the Swale locality, working from Sheppey Community Hospital. Benefits include an annual salary aligned with Band 3 Agenda for Change terms and access to the NHS Pension Scheme. Perks include free coffee and discount memberships. Responsibilities include providing support as part of a multidisciplinary team, aiding patients in regaining independence post-illness or injury, and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions. You'll assist with rehabilitation and daily living activities and will work independently in the community and collaboratively as part of a team.
About us HCRG Care Group is a healthcare organization committed to transforming health and care services and maintaining high clinical and quality standards. They provide a supportive and open culture that encourages staff to contribute ideas and foster personal and professional growth. The organization offers a range of benefits, including access to the NHS Pension Scheme, exclusive rewards, discounts on everyday purchases, and professional development opportunities through its learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise. HCRG Care Group values its employees and provides resources to support their mental and physical wellbeing.
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 30-hour per week position.
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, experience working in health, social care or community setting, excellent communication and organisational skills, full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
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)