Support Worker Community Offer and Integrated Services
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £18,200 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | West Bromwich, West Midlands |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Please see job summary and description below.
If you would like to apply for the position please email your CV to receive a copy of the full Job Description/Spec and an Application Form. Email: info@wbacrc.org.uk
JOB SUMMARY:
To assist with the 7 days per week service, with day to day operations of the Sandwell Community Offer and Integrated Care Services (COICS), the aim of which is to provide a range of support for people to live independently upon hospital discharge, to support discharge back home including transport, and to provide up to 12 weeks of low-level support to Sandwell residents aged 18 plus including information, advice, guidance and signposting.
The role will support service users across the 3 service elements in Sandwell.
Short Term (72 Hours provision) to support the discharge process from hospital to home and into intermediate care provision, especially the isolated and vulnerable. Supporting self-care, referrals may require the support worker to provide transport take the patient home from hospital in a lease car to support their discharge, and/or medication and equipment. The post holder will respond to referrals from Clinicians and Community Health Professionals from Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) and will be required to assess service users’ needs, creating a co-produced support plan for the individual. The post holder will provide practical and emotional support in the service users own home and signpost to other services where appropriate, to enable the individual to live independently in their own home and prevent hospital re-admission.
Medium term (4 weeks provision) and Long-term (12 weeks provision) to receive low level support, information, advice and guidance support within the community and to prevent hospital admission and re-admission.
To work in partnership with other Community Offer delivery organisations to effectively deliver a practical, flexible, coordinated, and accessible service understanding the needs of local community members. Support Workers will encourage and support individuals to access opportunities that will enable them to increase their confidence, resilience and help them to maintain their independence.
The post holder will undertake duties required to meet the service user’s needs. To work alongside NHS Trust employees, Social Care professionals, partner organisations and other organisations to ensure those in need, including people from diverse communities, receive support within the community. To offer and provide practical support and advice to individuals and their carer’s and to raise any concerns and address issues which affect their health, quality of life and general well-being to the appropriate service.
The Support Worker will provide community support as well as in-reach support. They will conduct holistic assessments, support personalised care planning, coordinate multidisciplinary interventions, and manage caseloads.
Referrals will be accepted from a wide range of sources, including self-referral, GPs, social care, community health services e.g. Discharge 2 Assess Hubs (D2A), and voluntary sector partners.
Interview will take place on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th July 2025.
If you would like to apply for the position please email your CV to receive a copy of the full Job Description/Spec and an Application Form. Email: info@wbacrc.org.uk
JOB SUMMARY:
To assist with the 7 days per week service, with day to day operations of the Sandwell Community Offer and Integrated Care Services (COICS), the aim of which is to provide a range of support for people to live independently upon hospital discharge, to support discharge back home including transport, and to provide up to 12 weeks of low-level support to Sandwell residents aged 18 plus including information, advice, guidance and signposting.
The role will support service users across the 3 service elements in Sandwell.
Short Term (72 Hours provision) to support the discharge process from hospital to home and into intermediate care provision, especially the isolated and vulnerable. Supporting self-care, referrals may require the support worker to provide transport take the patient home from hospital in a lease car to support their discharge, and/or medication and equipment. The post holder will respond to referrals from Clinicians and Community Health Professionals from Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) and will be required to assess service users’ needs, creating a co-produced support plan for the individual. The post holder will provide practical and emotional support in the service users own home and signpost to other services where appropriate, to enable the individual to live independently in their own home and prevent hospital re-admission.
Medium term (4 weeks provision) and Long-term (12 weeks provision) to receive low level support, information, advice and guidance support within the community and to prevent hospital admission and re-admission.
To work in partnership with other Community Offer delivery organisations to effectively deliver a practical, flexible, coordinated, and accessible service understanding the needs of local community members. Support Workers will encourage and support individuals to access opportunities that will enable them to increase their confidence, resilience and help them to maintain their independence.
The post holder will undertake duties required to meet the service user’s needs. To work alongside NHS Trust employees, Social Care professionals, partner organisations and other organisations to ensure those in need, including people from diverse communities, receive support within the community. To offer and provide practical support and advice to individuals and their carer’s and to raise any concerns and address issues which affect their health, quality of life and general well-being to the appropriate service.
The Support Worker will provide community support as well as in-reach support. They will conduct holistic assessments, support personalised care planning, coordinate multidisciplinary interventions, and manage caseloads.
Referrals will be accepted from a wide range of sources, including self-referral, GPs, social care, community health services e.g. Discharge 2 Assess Hubs (D2A), and voluntary sector partners.
Interview will take place on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th July 2025.