Job summary Health Care Support Worker - Band 3Malmesbury Community Team Hours per week - PermanentWe are unable to offer overseas sponsorship for this role.We are looking for adynamic person to work within a multi-disciplinary team in a community setting,providing support, care and treatment to individuals in their own homes.
Thisservice is provided between the hours of and over 7 days perweek.
There is a requirement to work shifts and weekends.You will interact withall members of nursing, therapy, medical and other allied professionals relatedto the community team.
You will be required to communicate with team members,patients, and carers.
Main duties of the job Your role will bediverse: end of life care, active patient treatment and rehabilitation.
Youwill have training to enable you to increase your skills and become a valuedmember of the team.
Training will include Tissue Viability, moving and handling,rehabilitation, venepuncture, and many other skills.The successful candidateshould have 12 months experience of working in a care setting, have their NVQ3or equivalent and be capable of working under distanced supervision.To find out more about theservice please phone 01666 330515 and ask to speak to Alex Seymour or VickyTheobald Please feel free to request an informal visit.
About us Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based healthservices, enabling people to live healthy independent lives.
Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible.
We are an NHSpartnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health andcare to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.There has never been a better time to join us.
Communityservices are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population ofWiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of ourcommunity-focused teams more than now.
You will join a friendly and supportiveteam who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, whichwere developed with our staff, patients and carers.If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know thatit is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling markettowns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and goodschools.
If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment anda chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.What are you waiting for?!
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attachedJob Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding therole and to access the full person specification.
Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working under distanced supervision.
Experience of supporting other workers.
Desirable Experience of community working Experience of the NHS.
Qualifications Essential Good general education.
NVQ Level 3 in health care or willingness to achieve.
Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to undertake).
Additional Criteria Essential Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.