Neighbourhood Community Care Support Worker

**Job Title**: Care Support Worker
- Community

**Trust**:Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

**Location**:Hereford - Stonebow Unit, Oak House - Hereford,Elgar Unit, Worcester, Princess of Wales Hospital - Bromsgrove, Cromwell,Malvern Community Hospital-Malvern, Worcester City Inpatient Unit - Worcester, Pershore Community Hospital - Pershore, Princess of Wales Hospital - Bromsgrove, Kidderminster,Princess of Wales Hospital - Church View, Osbourne Court, Malvern,Droitwich Medical Centre,Kidderminster Health Centre,Elbury Moor, Orchard Place, St Johns House Medical Centre, Gemini House.

**Pay Rates**:£12.45 - £21.03 per Hour

**Shift Pattern**: Flexible

**About the Trust**:
Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust provides a range of services across community hospitals, recovery units and within the wider community. As one of only six Global Digital Exemplars in Mental Health, the Trust is the countys main provider of community nursing, therapy and mental health services. From the outskirts of Birmingham to the edge of the Cotswolds, with excellent road and rail links, Herefordshire and Worcestershire provide opportunities to experience both city and country life.

**Why might this job interest you?**

This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.

**What you can add**:

- Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests
- Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation
- Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
- Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
- Recognising limitations and escalating concerns.

**The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.**

**What you'll need**:

- A car and valid UK driving license
- A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years
- Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

**Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.**

**The benefits we can offer you in return:

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- Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

**Who are NHS Professionals?**

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.45-£21.03 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount

Shift:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Work days:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hereford, Herefordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: M0042-24-5497