Job summaryAre you looking for a new beginning? Do you enjoy working with adults? Our Wharfedale Recovery Hub provides assessment and rehabilitation for patients' ongoing needs following a hospital stay to enable them to regain independence to return home at the earliest opportunity. As a healthcare support worker you will work alongside a team of professionals to help patients achieve their recovery goals. The hub is a 24/7 service and various day and night shifts need covering. A induction period will be provided along with relevant training and support to develop.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be providing direct and indirect patient care independently. The post holder will work within a range of procedures and pathways in which they have received training to be competent these include, nut not limited to: activities of daily living, simple wound care, observations, moving and handling of patients and equipment, working as part of an MDT and supporting staff.About usWorking for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob PurposeThe post holder will be providing direct and indirect patient care with the support and supervision available from the staff who are responsible for the care of patients within the clinical area. In doing so, they will support the assessment of patients and implementation of programmes of care delegated to them by the appropriate staff member ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work within a range of procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order to be competent.Key Responsibilities1. Clinical1.1. The post holder will deliver care to patients within the limits of the procedures and pathways in which they have achieved competence.1.2. Support and assist other staff members to deliver care as delegated and directed1.3. Demonstrates competent physical skills obtained through practice e.g. use of moving and handling equipment, routine tests within agreed pathways of care1.4. Able to identify risk or changes in condition and are responsible for taking action and alerting the appropriate staff member1.5. Exchanges factual information with patients using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy and addressing barriers to understanding in order to engage the individual in their care and gain valid consent; records discussions accurately and in a timely manner in the individuals patient record2. Leadership2.1. Ensures that a professional service and image is maintained at all time, thereby acting as a role model to all staff2.2. Supports a leadership style which is underpinned by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively builds and maintains relationships with team members.2.3. Ensures the effective and efficient use of resources within their own sphere of responsibility e.g. equipment stocks and supplies.2.4. Demonstrates clinical leadership in everyday practice through identifying creative and innovative ideas in order to develop quality service provision and supporting initiatives as an active member of the team.2.5. Demonstrates resilience when responding to challenge, change and complex or difficult situationsPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialGCSE English grade 9 to 4 or equivalent experienceSupport Worker Competency Framework Qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experienceDesirableCompletion of Care Certificate BookletMust be willing to participate in further trainingExperienceEssentialExperience of working with the general publicExperience of organising and prioritising own workloadExperience of working as part of a teamDesirableWorking with Adults in a community settingWorking independentlySkills and AttributesEssentialCompetent IT skills e.g. word processing, emailEffective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skillsDesirableBasic clinical skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameLeeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustAddressWharfedale General HospitalNewall Carr RoadOtleyWest YorkshireLS21 2LYEmployer's websitehttps://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)