Short Term Support Service (STSS) Care Worker South East Northumberland
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
06/05/2016
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 20/05/2016 12:00
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Foundry House, The Oval, Stead Lane, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5HS
Further Information
We are seeking to employ a Care Support Worker to the Short Term Support
Service in South East area of Northumberland. The main aim of the service is
to provide specialist care within outcome focused service delivery to adults
living in their own homes. The service user groups include people who require
rehabilitative care following hospital admissions as a result of i.e. a stroke, fall,
fracture, surgery or a short term illness. This is achieved using specialist
knowledge and integrated working with qualified physiotherapists and
occupational therapists in meeting the needs of service users whilst promoting
choice, independence and quality of life. Close team working with colleagues
and excellent communication is integral to the success of the service delivery.
The service operates on an early and late shift basis between the parameters
of 7:00 am & 10:00 p.m. 365 days per year.
The successful applicant will have a minimum qualification of NVQ level 2, or
be committed to achieve The Care Certificate Award, and also possess the
ability to undertake further identified specialist training to meet the
requirements of the post.
It is also essential that the successful candidate can fully meet the transport
requirements of the post, for which expenses will be paid in accordance with
the organisations Single Status agreement rates.
For an Informal conversation, please contact Michael Culley, Service Manager
On 01670 392510, Mobile 07796 930084 or email Michael.Culley@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.