Job overview

We are looking for Band 3 health care support workers to join our established team to deliver Palliative and End of Life Care for patients within the community.

The primary objectives of the service is to work closely with community services within Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust, charitable and voluntary services, and care agencies to address a wide range of care/support issues to improve end of life care for patients, their families and carers.

You must have the ability to work as part of a team and to be able to work alone. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of palliative care and possess the dedication and commitment to supporting and caring for individuals, their families and carers.

Staff must have their own transport for work purposes. Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Specific training will be provided to support staff development and ensure a quality service delivery.

Shifts will comprise of 8am-4pm / 10am-6pm, with staff being expected to work flexibly in response to service needs. Your base will be at Norton Canes Health Centre (Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9SE) and will predominately be supporting patients in the South, East and West of Staffordshire. There will be a requirement to visit the main base in North Staffordshire. (Oak Ward, Bradwell Hospital, Newcastle U Lyme, ST5 7NJ)

It is strongly recommended you contact the manager to discuss the post before considering applying.

Main duties of the job

·       Be involved in the first point of contact in the care pathway

·       Assist in the delivery of outcome based goals and self-directed goal planning

·       Undertake person centred support planning

·       Deliver support plans and safeguard vulnerable people

·       Contribute to outcome focused reviews

·       Encourage peoples independence, choice, health & wellbeing

·       Encourage individuals use of equipment and assistive technology

·       Facilitate individuals transition to alternative services and support if needed

·       Engage in organisational learning and development

·       Provide excellent patient care & support

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Working for our organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping  your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; 

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) 
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. 

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.  

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications