Community Healthcare AssistantinStockportinStockportPUBLISHED FRI 11 APR 2025
Band 3: ata per annum
ENHANCED DBS MATERNITY NHS PENSION
Stockport NHS Foundation TrustrEuvsziL
Opportunity to contribute to the well-being and independence of patients in their own homes.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, providing a supportive and enriching work environment.
Flexible working hours to accommodate work-life balance, with a consideration for requests.
Comprehensive employee benefits, including NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave, and a cycle to work scheme.
Access to professional development opportunities, such as completing the Care Certificate.
Engagement with a diverse community, fostering inclusivity and representation within the workforce.
The satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs.
Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of our community as a Community Healthcare Assistant with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust! If you're a compassionate individual looking to make a real difference, we want to hear from you. In this rewarding role, you’ll work alongside Community Nurses and social care staff to provide exceptional support to residents in Stockport, helping them maintain their health and independence in the comfort of their own homes. We recognise the unique skills that women bring to caregiving, and we wholeheartedly encourage your application if you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives.
Working in a flexible, multidisciplinary team, you'll support patients with their everyday needs, from administering medications to providing emotional support. We’re offering a range of benefits, including between 27 and 33 days of annual leave, NHS pension scheme membership, and discounts on everyday spending. Whether you're already an experienced carer or seeking to begin your career in the healthcare field, we’re dedicated to nurturing your skills, offering opportunities for professional development and the completion of the Care Certificate if needed. Apply now to join a team that values care, respect, and inclusion—together, we can ensure that everyone receives the right care at the right time.
Working in a flexible, multidisciplinary team, you'll support patients with their everyday needs, from administering medications to providing emotional support. We’re offering a range of benefits, including between 27 and 33 days of annual leave, NHS pension scheme membership, and discounts on everyday spending. Whether you're already an experienced carer or seeking to begin your career in the healthcare field, we’re dedicated to nurturing your skills, offering opportunities for professional development and the completion of the Care Certificate if needed. Apply now to join a team that values care, respect, and inclusion—together, we can ensure that everyone receives the right care at the right time.
Opportunity to contribute to the well-being and independence of patients in their own homes.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, providing a supportive and enriching work environment.
Flexible working hours to accommodate work-life balance, with a consideration for requests.
Comprehensive employee benefits, including NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave, and a cycle to work scheme.
Access to professional development opportunities, such as completing the Care Certificate.
Engagement with a diverse community, fostering inclusivity and representation within the workforce.
The satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs.
Job Summary
Our work in Primary Care Networks (PCN) is at the very heart of Stockport PCN Care. Services will be offered seven days a week to help people remain healthy and build independence. The aim being that the "right care is delivered to the right people at the right time".
We are looking for a flexible, innovative practitioner with a variety of clinical skills. The District Nursing Service provides care in patients' homes as well as residential homes caring for patients with complex needs and supporting carers.
Main duties of the job
Stockport PCNis in the position to offer exciting new opportunities for Band 3 Support Workers. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who would work with the Community Nurses and Adults Social care staff to provide a first class service to the residents of Stockport. Line management will be provided by Stockport foundation trust , under NHS terms and conditions. On appointment successful candidates will be expected to complete the Care Certificate.
To work within a multidisciplinary team delivering social and nursing care (appropriate to the post) to clients in their own home. Care delegated by an appropriate practitioner utilising personalised care plans as appropriate.
Providing patients with support in administering medications, eye drops, wound care and supporting your colleagues.
Working 37.5hrs/week between 8am-6pm.
About Us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
362-A-24-6769634-B
Job locations
Victoria District Nurses
Siddington Avenue
Stockport
SK3 8NR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To assist with general wellbeing; creating a supportive and re- enabling environment promoting maximum independence. The scope of the role will focus on supporting admission avoidance, early supported discharge and promotion of independence and assisting in the effective management of patients with long term conditions and Palliative patients symptom control.
If candidates who are appointed do not hold the Care Certificate, an opportunity to complete will be available. The post holder MUST hold a driving licence with access to a car to fulfil this role.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To assist with general wellbeing; creating a supportive and re- enabling environment promoting maximum independence. The scope of the role will focus on supporting admission avoidance, early supported discharge and promotion of independence and assisting in the effective management of patients with long term conditions and Palliative patients symptom control.
If candidates who are appointed do not hold the Care Certificate, an opportunity to complete will be available. The post holder MUST hold a driving licence with access to a car to fulfil this role.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
health care experience
Essential
Essential
Our work in Primary Care Networks (PCN) is at the very heart of Stockport PCN Care. Services will be offered seven days a week to help people remain healthy and build independence. The aim being that the "right care is delivered to the right people at the right time".
We are looking for a flexible, innovative practitioner with a variety of clinical skills. The District Nursing Service provides care in patients' homes as well as residential homes caring for patients with complex needs and supporting carers.
Main duties of the job
Stockport PCNis in the position to offer exciting new opportunities for Band 3 Support Workers. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who would work with the Community Nurses and Adults Social care staff to provide a first class service to the residents of Stockport. Line management will be provided by Stockport foundation trust , under NHS terms and conditions. On appointment successful candidates will be expected to complete the Care Certificate.
To work within a multidisciplinary team delivering social and nursing care (appropriate to the post) to clients in their own home. Care delegated by an appropriate practitioner utilising personalised care plans as appropriate.
Providing patients with support in administering medications, eye drops, wound care and supporting your colleagues.
Working 37.5hrs/week between 8am-6pm.
About Us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
362-A-24-6769634-B
Job locations
Victoria District Nurses
Siddington Avenue
Stockport
SK3 8NR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To assist with general wellbeing; creating a supportive and re- enabling environment promoting maximum independence. The scope of the role will focus on supporting admission avoidance, early supported discharge and promotion of independence and assisting in the effective management of patients with long term conditions and Palliative patients symptom control.
If candidates who are appointed do not hold the Care Certificate, an opportunity to complete will be available. The post holder MUST hold a driving licence with access to a car to fulfil this role.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To assist with general wellbeing; creating a supportive and re- enabling environment promoting maximum independence. The scope of the role will focus on supporting admission avoidance, early supported discharge and promotion of independence and assisting in the effective management of patients with long term conditions and Palliative patients symptom control.
If candidates who are appointed do not hold the Care Certificate, an opportunity to complete will be available. The post holder MUST hold a driving licence with access to a car to fulfil this role.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
health care experience
Essential
- worked in health care
- 1 year plus health care experience
Essential
- Within last 5 years
- Additional health related qualifica
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