Opportunity to provide care and support within a community setting, enhancing patients' quality of life at home.
Focus on holistic and person-centric care, allowing for meaningful connections with patients and their families.
Part of a dynamic and forward-thinking Recovery At Home team, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Role supports professional development through skill enhancement and competency acquisition.
Involvement in innovative healthcare practices that aim to improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary hospital stays.
Flexible working patterns available, including part-time and morning shifts, catering to different lifestyle needs.
Contribution to the wider integrated health and social care team, promoting teamwork and shared goals in patient care.
Join the Recovery at Home Team as a Rehabilitation Support Worker
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is excited to invite dynamic and caring individuals to join our innovative Recovery at Home team as Rehabilitation Support Workers. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide compassionate care and support within a community setting, helping patients transition from hospital to home safely and confidently. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to promoting independence and enhancing the well-being of our local community.
We are particularly keen to welcome women who share our commitment to holistic care. With flexible part-time positions available for morning shifts, you’ll have the chance to develop your skills while contributing to a "one team" culture. You will work closely with health and social care partners, ensuring that we deliver seamless, co-ordinated care tailored to the individual needs of our patients. This is your chance to take the next step in a rewarding career where you can truly make an impact every day. If you’re ready to help create positive outcomes for those we serve, we’d love to hear from you!
Opportunity to provide care and support within a community setting, enhancing patients' quality of life at home.
Focus on holistic and person-centric care, allowing for meaningful connections with patients and their families.
Part of a dynamic and forward-thinking Recovery At Home team, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Role supports professional development through skill enhancement and competency acquisition.
Involvement in innovative healthcare practices that aim to improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary hospital stays.
Flexible working patterns available, including part-time and morning shifts, catering to different lifestyle needs.
Contribution to the wider integrated health and social care team, promoting teamwork and shared goals in patient care.
Job Summary
Surrey Downs Health & Care
The Rehabilitation Support Worker role will function as part of the new and exciting Recovery At Home team by providing care, support and rehabilitation within a community setting to provide a seamless service and to support discharges from hospital or prevent admission to hospital. The post holder will undertake a range of delegated tasks, following a care plan and will report to the Team Lead. This role will be supported to develop skills and abilities to work with this client group to provide the appropriate level of care.
We are looking for dynamic and caring individuals who will play a key role in driving our Discharge to Assess services in Surrey Downs. You will have excellent organisational and time management skills and be passionate about delivering holistic care that has the patient at its centre. You will relish developing new ways of working to improve quality and develop a "one team" culture. This is a great opportunity for a proactive individual keen to take the next step in their career, joining an exciting forward thinking team.
Part time opportunities are available for applicant seeking Morning shifts.
Main duties of the job
Home First supports the approach of "why not home, why not today?" Wherever possible patients should be supported home for ongoing assessments where this is not possible alternative pathways are available. Staying in hospital for longer than necessary has a negative impact on outcomes and ensuring patients are given the chance to continue their lives at home is vital for their long-term wellbeing.
@home works across organisational boundaries and as an integral part of the integrated health and care team is responsible for providing rapid access, enhanced, short term health and care support for people who would otherwise need emergency hospital admission as well for as those medically stable to return home from an acute hospital but requiring enhanced support as one stage in their on-going care pathway. The @home service spans the acute and community providing joined up, co-ordinated care to local citizens with health and social care needs. The Recovery Athome Team will form an integral and essential part of Discharge to Assess, providing timely care and support to facilitate discharge from hospital and onward assessment and identification of need. The team will work closely with health and social care services
The service provides a 7 day / week service from 8am to 8pm and staff are required to work flexibly over the full week
It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies supported by the team
About Us
Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC) deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health And Care Has a Track Record Of Providing Person Centric Care That Goes Beyond Organisational Boundaries To Do What Is Best For The Individual. This Partnership Includes:
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£28,622 to £30,225 a year Per Annum pro rata inc outer HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
343-SDH&C-6205926-E
Job locations
Epsom Hospital / Community
Epsom
KT18 7EG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities And Duties
Surrey Downs Health & Care
The Rehabilitation Support Worker role will function as part of the new and exciting Recovery At Home team by providing care, support and rehabilitation within a community setting to provide a seamless service and to support discharges from hospital or prevent admission to hospital. The post holder will undertake a range of delegated tasks, following a care plan and will report to the Team Lead. This role will be supported to develop skills and abilities to work with this client group to provide the appropriate level of care.
We are looking for dynamic and caring individuals who will play a key role in driving our Discharge to Assess services in Surrey Downs. You will have excellent organisational and time management skills and be passionate about delivering holistic care that has the patient at its centre. You will relish developing new ways of working to improve quality and develop a "one team" culture. This is a great opportunity for a proactive individual keen to take the next step in their career, joining an exciting forward thinking team.
Part time opportunities are available for applicant seeking Morning shifts.
Main duties of the job
Home First supports the approach of "why not home, why not today?" Wherever possible patients should be supported home for ongoing assessments where this is not possible alternative pathways are available. Staying in hospital for longer than necessary has a negative impact on outcomes and ensuring patients are given the chance to continue their lives at home is vital for their long-term wellbeing.
@home works across organisational boundaries and as an integral part of the integrated health and care team is responsible for providing rapid access, enhanced, short term health and care support for people who would otherwise need emergency hospital admission as well for as those medically stable to return home from an acute hospital but requiring enhanced support as one stage in their on-going care pathway. The @home service spans the acute and community providing joined up, co-ordinated care to local citizens with health and social care needs. The Recovery Athome Team will form an integral and essential part of Discharge to Assess, providing timely care and support to facilitate discharge from hospital and onward assessment and identification of need. The team will work closely with health and social care services
The service provides a 7 day / week service from 8am to 8pm and staff are required to work flexibly over the full week
It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies supported by the team
About Us
Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC) deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health And Care Has a Track Record Of Providing Person Centric Care That Goes Beyond Organisational Boundaries To Do What Is Best For The Individual. This Partnership Includes:
- The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
- Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Surrey Council County
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£28,622 to £30,225 a year Per Annum pro rata inc outer HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
343-SDH&C-6205926-E
Job locations
Epsom Hospital / Community
Epsom
KT18 7EG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities And Duties
- Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients as per care plan.
- Perform patient assessment (under supervision and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner) plan and delivery high standards of care.
- Recognise the need for referral to alternative professionals and follow this through appropriately.
- Provide concise handovers to team Lead and/or other members of the wider integrated health and social care team
- Perform the role of link worker, for example, tissue viability, infection control or manual handling and feedback to members of the team any updated information.
- Provide and promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
- Promote independence and assist and support (where necessary) patients / clients in the activities of daily living.
- Promote patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference ensuring dignity and privacy at all times, assisting when necessary
- To be aware of physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of the dying patient.
- Use risk assessment tools appropriately to identify and reduce risks to patients and staff to ensure safe practice e.g. moving and handling.
- Undertake and perform clinical skills and observations against identified competencies to enhance the delivery of patient care e.g. vital signs, urine testing, blood glucose monitoring, venepuncture, oral pharyngeal suctioning, removing clips, sutures and 12 lead ECG recording, PEG and tube feeds, medication and deliver personal care.
- Report adverse signs to Team lead and/or relevant member of the multidisciplinary team
- Ensure clinical area is prepared and a suitable environment to carry out clinical procedures in the community setting.
- Use IT systems and participate in data collection.
- Provide evidence based rehabilitation and care.
- Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the MDT regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance with the client group.
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To work as a Rehabilitation Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of both soft and technical skills. Here are some of the key skills and qualifications that are typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others is vital, as you'll be working with individuals who may be vulnerable or facing significant challenges.
3. Patient-Centric Approach: It's important to prioritize the needs and preferences of the individuals you support, tailoring your assistance to their specific circumstances.
4. Teamwork: Rehabilitation often involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Being able to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues from different professions is important.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: You may encounter a variety of challenges and will need to be able to think on your feet, finding creative and effective solutions to support clients.
6. Organizational Skills: Managing your time efficiently and keeping track of multiple cases and administrative tasks is essential in this role.
7. Interpersonal Skills: Building trust and rapport with clients is fundamental to successful rehabilitation.
8. Resilience and Stamina: The role can be physically and emotionally demanding, so resilience and the ability to manage stress are important.
Technical Skills:
1. Understanding of Rehabilitation Processes: A solid grasp of rehabilitation principles and practices, including specific techniques or therapies used depending on the population you work with.
2. Basic First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always essential, having knowledge of basic healthcare procedures and first aid can be beneficial.
3. IT Skills: Familiarity with computer applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.
Qualifications:
- Relevant Qualifications: While specific qualifications may vary, a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or a similar qualification is often preferred.
- Experience: Some employers may require experience in a healthcare or social care setting.
- Background Checks: You will likely need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to work with vulnerable populations.
Optional Skills:
- Knowledge of Specific Conditions: Depending on the setting, knowledge of specific disabilities, mental health issues, or injuries may be beneficial.
- Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting cultural differences to provide appropriate support to diverse populations.
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