Health Care Support Worker, Homecare Dunfermline, Scotland
Job description
A rare and excellent opportunity has become available to work as part of the Homecare Team supporting children and young people with complex health and support needs, who may be technology dependant, within the child / young person’s home and in the wider community. This service is managed as part of the wider Children & Young People’s Community Nursing Service (CYPCNS).
We are looking to recruit a healthcare support worker who is committed to the provision of safe, effective and child-centred quality care. We work closely with all our partners across Health & Social care, 3rd Sector as well as Education.
Under the supervision of the Nurse Team Leader, you will provide personal care and support to children & young people with exceptional health care needs in their own home and in the wider community. The delivery of care to the child / young person will be achieved after the completion of a competency based training programme.
You must have experience of working with children and young people. Previous experience of working with children and young people with exceptional healthcare needs would be advantageous. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently and to work as part of a wider multiagency team.
You will be given all appropriate training required to undertake this role and benefit from working alongside a team of knowledgeable and experienced staff.
You will be offered the opportunity to undertake an SVQ2 or SVQ3 (dependent on band) in Health and Social Care approximately 9 months after taking up post. It is an expectation that you will complete this qualification, which will be fully funded by NHS Fife. Your line manager will provide you with more information once you are in post.
For informal enquiries, please contact Gayle Dickie (Nurse Manager) on 0781 624 7394 or e-mail [email protected]
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
