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Health Care Support Worker

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong communication skills, enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team, and seek to develop your existing skills.
  • You will assist with patient mobility, lead group exercises, perform basic nursing tasks, assess client needs holistically, support home visits, and develop clinical skills through teamwork and supervision.

Requirements

  • Job Title: Health Care Support Worker
  • Do you have strong communication skills?
  • Do you enjoy working as part of a Multidisciplinary team (MDT)?
  • Are you looking to develop your existing skills?

Responsibilities

  • Daily mobility and transfer practice with patients
  • Facilitation of group exercise programme
  • Completion of basic nursing tasks such as pressure ulcer prevention and malnutrition care plans
  • Providing assessment, treatment and evaluation of clients’ needs using a holistic and patient centred approach
  • Supporting home visits and our outreach service when required
  • Working with initiative
  • Opportunities to support and skill share with colleagues within the team as well as across the different sectors
  • Receiving regular clinical and managerial supervision
  • Developing clinical skills

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Health Care Support Worker.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role requires 37.5 hours per week, with part-time hours considered.

Is this a permanent position?

No, this position is fixed term until April 2026.

Where is the job location?

The job is located in Kirklees, specifically at Intermediate Care Beds (Ings Grove House).

What salary can be expected for this role?

The salary for this role is £23,615.

What type of patients will I be supporting?

You will be supporting patients within the North and South Kirklees areas, including home visits as required.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

A passion for rehabilitation, strong communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team are essential.

Will I receive training to develop my clinical skills?

Yes, you will receive regular clinical and managerial supervision and have opportunities to develop your clinical skills.

What are the main responsibilities of a Health Care Support Worker?

Responsibilities include daily mobility and transfer practice with patients, facilitating group exercise programs, and completing basic nursing tasks like pressure ulcer prevention and malnutrition care plans.

How does Locala promote diversity and inclusion?

Locala embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, aiming for a workforce that reflects the wider communities served.

What benefits does Locala offer to its employees?

Benefits include flexible working opportunities, a generous pension scheme, and various development opportunities.

How can I get more information about the job?

For more information, you can contact Megan McDermott at megan.mcdermott@locala.org.uk or Kathryn Ewart at Kathryn.ewart@locala.org.uk, or call 03330 436 245.

Is there room for career progression in this role?

Yes, there are development opportunities available as part of the nursing framework and ongoing learning within the role.

Can I work shifts in this role?

Yes, the service operates on a rota pattern providing assessments and treatments from 8 am until 7 pm, seven days a week.

Does Locala have a policy for disabled applicants?

Yes, as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer, Locala guarantees assessment for any disabled applicants who meet all essential criteria.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Locala is a not-for-profit social enterprise that is proud to provide a variety of NHS community healthcare services to people in Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford. Those services care for, and support people, from before birth to end of life, ranging from health visitors to physiotherapy, and sexual health to district nursing, as well as dental care, school nurses, and foot care. We’re a not-for-profit social enterprise, so we are in the great position of having the flexibility to tailor our services to meet the needs of our communities - and any financial surplus is re-invested straight back into supporting patient care.