Health Care Support Worker

Join the Chippenham Neighbourhood Team Community Healthcare Support Worker Base: Chippenham Community Hospital The Chippenham Neighbourhood Team is seeking a Community Healthcare Support Worker to join our dedicated and friendly team providing care to people in their own homes and local community. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting individuals independence, wellbeing, and recovery. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with a range of healthcare tasks under the guidance of registered professionals. We welcome applications from both experienced Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers and those who are new to community healthcare and keen to develop their skills through training and supervision. What We Offer A rewarding role where your contribution makes a positive impact every day. The chance to work with an experienced,supportive team that values collaboration and learning Access to training and professional development to help you grow in your career A welcoming and inclusive working environment focused on delivering safe and effective care What We’re Looking For Commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care Good communication and teamwork skills A flexible and reliable approach to meeting patients needs A willingness to learn and undertake relevant training and development A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle suitable for business use (essential for community visits) Main duties of the job Main Responsibilities To implement treatment by following care plan. To keep the patient at the centre of his or her care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making. To undertake the daily care and support of delegated patients. Deliver treatment and care within a community setting as specified in a written care plan, under the guidance of a registered practitioner. Wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure that patient receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting. Responsibility for the day-to-day care of patients including monitoring. Support the taking of medication under the authorisation of the qualified practitioner. To have a good knowledge of infection control, to reduce risk of health care acquired infections. To enable patients to reach their optimum level of independence. Support terminally ill patients and their carers and relatives. To communicate with individuals about routine and daily activities, this may include overcoming difficulties (e.g. hearing and language). To ensure the needs and wishes of the individual are documented. To work within a multi-professional team To undertake specific tasks as delegated. To assist registered and junior staff, referring to registered staff when necessary. To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised patient care in accordance with policy, procedures and regulatory bodys guidelines. About us About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 Person Specification General Requirements Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr