Community Support Worker

Job overview

Moor to Sea Community Nurse team covers Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Dartmouth and Totnes and the surrounding areas. We are a busy, friendly, and

• Helping staff realise their potential in topics of interest to them and encouraging

• We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of care and building

Intermediate Care, Social care, and Voluntary care sector colleagues to achieve

Main duties of the job

upon their individual needs, as set out in the patients care plan

potential risk to patients, staff, or the Trust.

management or contribute to the prevention or reduction of that risk.

Working for our organisation

Why Work With Us

• Helping staff realise their potential in topics of interest to them and encouraging

• We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of care and building

Intermediate Care, Social care, and Voluntary care sector colleagues to achieve

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assess a person’s clinical condition, within the individual’s scope of competence

• Work independently or as part of a team to plan your own workload, prioritising

• Undertake a range of clinical interventions and to demonstrate accurate

physical skills, with the use of relevant equipment, obtained through training

• Assist a patient at risk of harm, such as pressure damage, and risk of falls by

• Adhere to trust policies and standard operating procedures in relation to all

• Promote independence with mobility and to maintain current function and

• Act on own initiative delivering patient care and demonstrate Trust values in all

• Prevention of adverse effects on health and wellbeing. Support patients with

• Work within your own capabilities and demonstrate a personal duty of care,

• Provide support and supervision to new or less experienced staff by

• Accurately record information, such as physiological observations and

• Promote nutritional intake of food and fluids, this may require assisting with

• Act as the patient’s advocate in safeguarding patients from harm using the

• Act accordingly if concerned or made aware of any incidents/concerns or harm

system.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience

• Care certificate
• English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills

Knowledge and experience

• Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality

• Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

Specific Skills

• Basic computer/keyboard skills
• Fine motor skills – for venepuncture, phlebotomy, and other clinical tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to prioritise and organise work
• Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
• Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
• Able to manage stress in themselves and others
• Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
• Willingness to undertake new skills and training
• Able to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
• To be flexible, adaptable, dependable, and punctual
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust

• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.