Community Falls Support Worker - Luton, United Kingdom - Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
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Luton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Do you want to make a difference to someone's ability to remain safe and independent in their own homes?

Are you educated to NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent and have experience of working in the community as an exercise instructor, a reablement support worker or in an occupational therapy or physiotherapy setting?

Would you enjoy the opportunity to work across Luton supporting the delivery of community based strength and balance classes for people who have fallen or at risk of falls?

The service works shifts from 8pm until 6pm, 7 days per week with weekend work on a rota basis. The applicant would be expected to work shifts.

A typical shift pattern for a full time member of staff may include 4 working days over a 7-day period with 3 rest days.


We have an exciting opportunity for motivated, well organised and enthusiastic individuals to join our falls team as Community Falls Support worker.

You will be based in Luton as part of a small proactive team but will be able to work autonomously using your own initiative, have good communication skills and be IT literate.

In exchange we can offer the successful applicants a variety of interesting work in a friendly and supportive team. Full support and induction training will be provided and the Trust is committed to staff development.

You will be based in Luton as part of a small proactive team but will be able to work autonomously using your own initiative, have good communication skills and be IT literate.

In exchange we can offer the successful applicants a variety of interesting work in a friendly and supportive team. Full support and training will be provided and the Trust is committed to staff development.


Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel effectively and independently on a daily basis to and from the base, clients' homes and other venues around the geographical area whilst transporting equipment.

If necessary, adjustments can be considered, in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act.


The team works with people who have fallen or are at risk of falling aiming to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and reduce the risk of falls.

Patients are seen in their own homes and/or local community venues at falls strength and balance group programmes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an expanding and innovative team in a large scale organisation, and make a difference to people affected by falls and fear of falling.

If you have these skills and the motivation to make an impact we want to hear from you. Further details of the role can be found in the job description and personal specification.


Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.


There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

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Responsibilities:


To respond quickly to all referrals for patients who have fallen or at risk of falling, arranging to visit them as soon as possible.

To visit patients in their own home or place of residence.


To complete a comprehensive, evidence based falls assessment and identify any equipment, additional care or support required to enable the person to remain at home safely.


To support the Luton Falls Team in delivering all aspects of the falls strength and balance classes/ group programme as necessary to include: patient reviews, exercise assessment, education and psychological support.

To support delivery of all elements of the falls strength and balance group program: namely
- face to face groups, virtual sessions both live and pre-recorded, and home exercise sessions.

To analyse facts and make judgements within own competency level.

This will involve the use of skills to evaluate the patient's condition and adapt the assessment and recommendations as necessary.


To assess for an appropriate care package working within service protocols and following discussion with a relevant professional where indicated.


To work with service users and their carers to design packages of care that meet assessed needs, promote independence and choice, respect service users' dignity and rights and meet cultural needs.

To communicate information to the relevant services to support the smooth implementation of care.

To assess for, provide and demonstrate basic mobility equipment and equipment to aid activities of daily living.


Based on the falls assessment, to make recommendations to patients and their carers that will reduce the risk of further falls.

To make referrals to other services where this will reduce the risk of further falls and promote patients' independence.

To follow up patients to ensure that equipment has been delivered and care is in place.

To maintain and update patient records in
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