Healthcare Support Worker
About the role
A Health Care Support Worker position is currently open within the Letham Stroke Rehabilitation Unit. This unit is part of the Specialist Inpatient & Outreach Services, offering hospital-based care. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with a genuine interest in stroke patient care.
Responsibilities
- Assess and provide care to stroke patients under supervision
- Support learning and development of specialist skills in stroke care
- Participate in ongoing training to complete specific stroke care competencies
Requirements
To be considered, you must be willing to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Additionally, you must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK. This can be evidenced through various routes such as specific visas, EU settled/pre-settled status, or other forms of permission as outlined on the GOV.UK website.
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required for this role, but a willingness to learn and develop specialist skills in stroke care is essential.
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial for this position.
Benefits
The role offers flexible working and family-friendly policies, as well as support for disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodiversity through reasonable adjustments.
Pay
The pay details are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
The schedule details are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
The benefits package is not detailed in the job posting.
Contact Information
For informal inquiries, please contact Senior Charge Nurse Shirley Ward at 01592 226824.