Job overview

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) dedicated to helping individuals regain independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Your work will focus on providing therapy-based support in community environments, empowering clients to improve their functional abilities and quality of life. As well as working along side the community nursing team to provide treatment for patients within their own homes.

We are seeking candidates who are compassionate and patient with a strong desire to support others. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to work independently (including lone working) and as part of the wider MDT team.

A basic understanding of therapy principles, rehabilitation techniques and nursing skills and techniques will be required (training provided if needed). This includes Observations, Phlebotomy, Would Care and Administration of Insulin. Relevant experience in community  settings is desirable.

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants. If you are currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date.

Main duties of the job

• Work closely with patients to deliver tailored therapy interventions under the guidance of qualified health care professionals, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Registered Nurses.
• Support patients in developing and practicing skills needed for daily living and independence.
• Assist patients in setting realistic goals and motivate them to work towards achieving these objectives.
• Monitor and record patients’ progress, using programmes such as EMIS, as well as providing feedback to the MDT and lead health care professional.
• Promote a safe and supportive environment, encouraging patients’ confidence and participation.
• Collaborate with other team members, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and nurses, to ensure holistic care.
• Encourage and facilitate community engagement and participation for patients.

Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays, mileage is reimbursed whilst you carry out your duties at work. We also offer generous annual leave allowance and an attractive staff benefits scheme.

We have full and part time hours available and can support flexible working patterns - currently this service runs from 8am - 8pm - 7 days a week.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.