Community Health & Social Care Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
Are you qualified in care and looking for your next step?
Our Community First Team has opportunities for Community Health & Social Care Assistants in Derby City.
We support individuals discharged from acute hospitals and those requiring urgent community response. These individuals need short-term/interim support in their homes. The team is committed to assisting and supporting people at home, working on a seven-day rota.
We're holding a recruitment day! Are you interested in joining our team as a community health and social care assistant?
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality health and social care to Derbyshire residents, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Come along on Saturday, 26th April, for a recruitment day at Coleman Street Health Centre in Alvaston, Derby.
We are not accepting applications via TRAC, to apply for one of our HCA posts, just turn up on the day and meet the team!
Please note this role requires travel in the community and public transport may not be fast enough for these visits.
Date: Saturday, 26th April
Time: 10am - 2pm
Venue: Coleman Street Health Centre, Coleman St, Alvaston, Derby DE24 8NH
Please bring your relevant qualification certificates to be offered an interview on the day!
For more information about the role, please contact:
Serena Taylor07769 882 711or Jonathan Hargadon 07887 832 010
Main duties of the job
What are the hours?
Various shift patterns, (Including unsocial hours, weekends, and Bank Holidays)
Minimum 12 hours/week considered, up to 36 hours/week
Where would I be working?
Base:Florence Nightingale Community Hospital/ Perth House (and travelling to people's homes)
Area Covered: Derby City and surrounding areas
This job involves traveling to different places in the community. Public transport might not be fast enough for these visits.
Summary of main duties:
Maintaining high standards in work and documentation, reflecting DCHS values.
Ensuring quality patient care through knowledge development and competency support for clinicians.
Assisting clinicians in delivering agreed treatment and care programs.
Providing individual care without direct supervision in the community.
Supporting patients to optimize their health and independence.
Offering support to Perth House in Chaddesden when required.
About us
The Purpose and Activities of DCHS?
Our purpose is to provide community health services to over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 staff members, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes, and increasingly in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Benefits include:
Flexible working commitment where possible
27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years of service
Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
Generous NHS pension scheme
Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
Incremental pay progression
Free confidential employee assistance program 24/7
Access to staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities
Structured learning and development opportunities
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for more details about the post.
Minimum qualification requirements:
Must hold - GCSE Maths & English (grade C / 4 or above) or equivalent
NVQ 3 Level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or equivalent previous proven experience
Care Certificate
Please do NOT apply via TRAC for this post. If you are interested, please attend the recruitment day on Saturday 26th April.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English (C/4 or above) or equivalent
- Educated to NVQ 3 level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or equivalent previous proven experience
- Care Certificate
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience in a health & social care setting
- Experience providing personal care
- Understanding of the health and social care system
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Demonstrate ability to meet the travel requirements to fulfil the needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Florence Nightingale Community Hospital/Perth House
London Road
Derby
DE1 2QY
