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Senior Support WorkerinStockportinStockportPUBLISHED FRI 8 DEC 2023

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum  PERMANENT 
ENHANCED DBSHOLISTICNHSWEEKEND

The Discharge to Assess and Intermediate Care at Home teams continually develop and enhance the seamless transfer of care from hospital discharge to usual residence. The successful candidate will therefore embody Trust values, in supporting and facilitating safe discharge to individuals who are deemed medically optimised. The successful candidate will be passionate in providing community based interventions, demonstrating a high level of holistic care independently and as part of a team.

The multi professional team consists of highly skilled registered nursing staff, occupational therapists and physiotherapists. Complimenting our registered staff, we excel in providing a large team of Senior support workers and Community rehabilitation support workers. As a valued member of the team, you will be expected to liaise with colleagues across all sectors to facilitate discharge but also work independently to plan care and implement from a patient centred approach.

The team provides a seven day service, therefore this entails working some weekends, bank holidays and late shifts as core hours range from 8am - 9pm. The post is community based, delivering assessments and interventions in their usual domiciliary setting, therefore independent travel with a full UK driving license to deliver the role is essential. The team base is central to Stockport at Regent House, Heaton Lane, Stockport. SK4 1BS.

We promote a positive ethos on personal and professional development, providing access to training and supervisions. You will be offered induction, supernumerary working and full access to mandatory training. Furthermore, CPD is fully supported and very much encouraged. Regular PDRs and reflective supervisions provided alongside peer support sessions in the form of multi disciplinary and profession specific team meetings.

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. Mileage expenses paid monthly.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. 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 £13.00

Permanent Post within Stockport Foundation Trust D2A / Intermediate Care at Home Team

Are you motivated, enthusiastic and reliable ? Do you wish to make a difference within Community Services? We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Senior Support worker who will provide nursing/therapy and social care to patients within their own homes, carrying out delegated clinical therapeutic and personal care interventions. You will be able to communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communications. You will carry out care/other duties under indirect supervision of a registered professional.

The Discharge to Assess and Intermediate Care at Home Teams are an innovative and exciting service, aiming to facilitate timely discharges to the residents of Stockport. Working as part of a lively and dynamic multi professional community team, you will deliver holistic support and interventions to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals in their usual residence. In joining our team you will be helping us to drive our ambition of an improving the health and wellbeing of people by working across organisational boundaries.

Discharge to Assess is amulti-professional team consisting of highly skilled and motivational staff who assess and plan episodes of care following discharge from hospital and into the community. These person centre, holistic assessments provide the basis of personal and therapeutic care needs and also facilitates the transfer of care to the most appropriate services; Health, Adult Social Care or partner agencies.

Intermediate Care at Home Team consists of rehabilitation specialists who work holistically and with an individualised focus to provide a short term rehabilitation service to those deemed medically stable and require no hospital care. This element of the service is free at the point of contact and incorporates the Stockport Trust ethos of minimizing hospital admissions and keeping our patients safe and rehabilitated in their own residence.


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Useful skills for a Senior Support Worker:
Working as a Senior Support Worker in the UK requires a combination of interpersonal, practical, and organizational skills. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are typically expected:
Interpersonal Skills
1. Communication Skills: Clearly conveying information to clients, families, and team members is crucial. This includes both verbal and written communication.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and addressing the emotional and psychological needs of clients, particularly those who may be vulnerable or experiencing difficulties.
3. Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, support workers, and agencies to provide comprehensive care.
Practical Skills
4. Personal Care Skills: Assisting clients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
5. Crisis Management: Ability to remain calm and make decisions in emergency situations.
6. Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding health and safety regulations related to the care environment and ensuring a safe setting for clients.
Organizational Skills
7. Time Management: Effectively managing time to attend to multiple clients and ensuring that all care plans are implemented.
8. Record Keeping: Accurately documenting client progress, incidents, and communications as required by care regulations.
Leadership Skills
9. Supervisory Skills: Leading and mentoring junior staff, offering guidance, and conducting performance reviews.
10. Conflict Resolution: Handling conflicts or issues that arise within the team or with clients, finding resolution through negotiation and effective communication.
Knowledge and Qualifications
11. Qualifications: Typically, a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is required. For senior roles, a Level 5 Diploma or equivalent in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care may be preferred.
12. Understanding of Care Standards: Familiarity with legislation, policies, and best practices in social and health care, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
13. Specialized Knowledge: Depending on the role, knowledge in areas such as mental health, learning disabilities, or elderly care may be needed.
Continuous Professional Development
14. Training in Relevant Areas: Ongoing training in first aid, safeguarding, health and safety, and specific conditions related to the client group.
 


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