Generic Support Worker (CAU)

We require support workers for the Community Assessment Unit, based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The unit supports individuals who are requiring assessments to enable a safe discharge.It supports individuals to achieve specific goals which enable safe discharge back into the community or their own home.

There are various hours on offer, working across Monday to Sunday role with day and night shifts. Experience in a UK healthcare/NHS role is essential with either Health & Social Care Level 2 or Care Certificate.

An Enhanced DBS with Adults' Barred List checks will be obtained during pre-employment checks.,

• To assist and work under the direction of Registered Nurses, Chartered Physiotherapists and State Registered Occupational Therapists


• To assist in the administration and clerical duties of the unit


• To administer and monitor the stock of aids for independence and other departmental equipment


• To work flexibly when required, which will involve covering a 7 day 24hr service
  
  Choose Well - Choose WWL


Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.