Health Care Support Worker

Updated: June 14, 2024 11:25 AM GMT

NHS

Melksham

Job summary

Health Care Support Worker - Band 3

Melksham and BOA Community Team

37.5 Hours per week - Permanent

We are looking for a dynamic person to work within a multi-disciplinary team in a community setting, providing support, care and treatment to individuals in their own homes. This service is provided between the hours of 07.00hrs and 22.00hrs over 7 days per week. There is a requirement to work shifts and weekends. Core shifts are 08.30 to 16.30hrs. You will need to work approximately 1 in 4 weekends.
Main duties of the job

You will interact with all members of nursing, therapy, medical and other allied professionals related to the community team. You will be required to communicate with team members, patients and carers.

Your role will be diverse: end of life care, active patient treatment and rehabilitation. You will have training to enable you to increase your skills and become a valued member of the team. Training will include Tissue Viability, moving and handling... More Detail