At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in regaining independence through practical rehabilitation and care.
- Company: Join Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, a leader in community healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Full UK driving licence required; travel across Croydon is essential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in healthcare.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications needed, just a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 32346 - 32346 $ per year.
Join Croydon Health Services NHS Trust as a Band 3 Generic Support Worker within our Community Therapy Team and help people regain independence through practical, goal-focused rehabilitation.
You will work closely with qualified therapy and nursing colleagues, following care plans to support service users with rehabilitation and functional tasks that promote recovery and day-to-day independence. This role suits someone who is friendly, reliable, self-motivated, and good at motivating others; with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to feed back progress in team meetings.
No specific qualification is required—just a genuine interest in healthcare, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to delivering high-quality therapeutic support.
As a Band 3 Generic Support Worker (GSW) you will deliver therapist-prescribed rehabilitation programmes in community settings, helping people regain skills and confidence following illness or hospital admission.
Key responsibilities include:
- Visiting people in their own homes, care homes, and the intermediate care bed base across Croydon.
- Following individual care plans set by therapists, delivering:
- Strengthening and balance exercises
- Mobility practice (with or without walking aids)
- Transfers (e.g., bed/chair/toilet) and stair practice
- Functional rehabilitation including personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) (e.g., washing, dressing, kitchen tasks).
- Observing, evaluating, and reporting progress clearly to senior colleagues during handover and MDT meetings.
- Seeking guidance from qualified staff about the safe progression of programmes and goal achievement.
- Recognising and responding appropriately to risk, including:
- Identifying signs a person may be unwell or deteriorating
- Escalating concerns promptly to senior clinicians
- Maintaining safe practice during mobility, transfers, and exercise delivery.
- Keeping up to date with mandatory/core skills training, attending team meetings and appraisals, and working in line with Trust policies.
Travel across the borough of Croydon is essential. You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle for work purposes.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a network of community and specialist clinics across the borough. We value education and training throughout your career, with access to core skills training and ongoing professional development.
Band 3 Generic Support Worker LIFE | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust employer: Croydon Health Services
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering Clinical Psychologists the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Children Looked After. With a strong commitment to professional development, including access to specialist training and supervision, employees thrive in a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises innovation and quality care. Located in Croydon, a vibrant community, the Trust fosters a flexible working environment, ensuring that staff can balance their professional and personal lives while contributing to transformative healthcare services.
