Our short-term services are recruiting for a Support Worker to join our team on a part-time (36 hrs) permanent contract were you will provide care and support to people in the community with a focus on maximising independence, and delivering a high standard of care to a variety of people, this can also include end of life care.Following a period of acute ill health or hospitalisation, you will undertake short term care as defined in care & short term service plans or delegated task from Therapist/Nurses, and contribute to the assessment process and ongoing monitoring and review of peoples goals and reporting any changes to a persons medical condition.This is an exciting development of services to help prevent avoidable hospital admissions working alongside intermediate care teams and other community teams.
- You will be working as part of a team, this will include lone working within the community.
- You will be working across Torbay and South Devon to provide integrated health and social care. Working closely with other organisations.
- Provide support to service users with personal care, domestic care, social needs and clinical needs in accordance with the care plan, and within the limits of own competencies and responsibilities
- To observe and evaluate the service users response to the care plan and communicate changes in need and/or circumstances to the appropriate member of the service in a timely manner
- Provide a flexible service which will include shift patterns between 0800 hrs and 2200 hrs, 7 days a week
- Provide reports on service users using the service IT system , while complying with the Trust Policies and Procedures
- Contribute to a safe working environment for self and others and report situations on accordingly in line with Trust Policies and Procedures and other partner organisations
- Undertake training relevant to the post and in line with personal development and review
- During times of reduced work to provide support to other teams linked with the service
Why work with us?
Our Hours
- At our service, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care with a supportive and flexible working environment. We operate 7 days a week, from 8am–2pm and 4pm–10pm, providing flexibility and variety in your working schedule.
- Our flexible and supportive team culture promotes a healthy work/life balance, meaning your package with us includes far more than just your pay.
- Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties (e.g. Full driving licence and vehicle).
Training And Benefits
- You’ll receive full training in short-term services along with a provided uniform.
- Each shift is paid in full, regardless of direct contact time, and travel time is paid at your full hourly rate with a generous mileage allowance. We also offer shift enhancements for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised ‘Priority’ or ‘At Risk’ status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
A Great Place To Live And Work
- Located in Torbay and South Devon, our team benefits from the area’s stunning mix of coastline and moorland — making it a fantastic place to live, work, and unwind.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Lindsey Lovell, Service Manager on 07792 576490
Please note: Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties (e.g. Full driving licence and vehicle).
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Beth Pye Job title: Service Manager Email address: bethanypye@nhs.net Telephone number: 01803 321130
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