Support Worker - Intermediate Care | West London NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 23 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,129 - £28,649 Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2024 |
| Location: | Ealing, W5 4RN |
| Company: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6337617/222-LS-ICS-299 |
Summary
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE
As a Support Worker in Intermediate Care Service, you'll play a crucial role in providing essential support and care to individuals in need. With a focus on promoting independence, dignity, and well-being, you'll help empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include assisting patients with personal care, delivering prescribed equipment and working along with Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Allied Health professionals for clinical support.
Working with us means being part of a dedicated and compassionate team that values collaboration, growth, and making a positive impact. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and competitive benefits.
We are committed to creating a meaningful and rewarding work experience for our employees. We believe in recognizing and celebrating the unique contributions each team member brings, fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and support. By joining us, you'll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals in our community, while also growing both personally and professionally.
If you're passionate about making a positive impact, thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment, and are dedicated to enhancing the lives of others, we invite you to join our team as a Support Worker (Band 3). Together, let's create a brighter future for our community.
The main duties of a Support Worker in Admission Avoidance include providing personal care to patients, delivering and demonstrating prescribed equipment, performing vital observations, ECGs and venepuncture, supporting patients with exercises initiated by physiotherapists and maintaining accurate records.
You will also collaborate with healthcare professionals, communicate effectively with patients and their families, ensure a safe and clean environment, and actively participate in training and development opportunities.
Adaptability, compassion and attention to detail are essential in this role to provide high quality care and support to patients in their homes.
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Monday 3 Jun 2024