Health Care Assistant Bank
Navigo Health and Social Care CIC
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Job summary
To work as part of a team which provides care and treatment to individuals with mental ill health. To provide direct care according to the needs of the service users and within the care programme approach/care management framework.
To provide support, give time to an allocated group of service users and, therefore, promote recovery, assisting in maintaining the links with their community environment. To assist the Care Co-ordinator /key nurse in the planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
Main duties of the job
Be able to communicate effectively, be empathetic, compassionate and patient with service users.
Be non judgemental in approach and think and act calmly.
Maintain confidentiality; promote a therapeutic environment, which acknowledges diversity and cultural difference.
Demonstrate a good understanding of mental health issues.
Ensure that service users engage effectively with the agreed care plans and access appropriate activities provided on a regular and consistent basis.
Positively promote independent living of service users.
To be able to communicate routine information in an arena where there will be barriers to understanding, and to be able to use tact and persuasion in a non aggressive manner.
Develop a rapport based upon companionship and friendship, but within appropriate and transparent boundaries.
Provide regular and practical support to service users and their carers in developing and managing dignity and independence.
Provide support with daily living activities and be prepared to assist with practical tasks (feeding, bathing etc).
To maintain adequate records, as required by existing procedures, entering appropriate details in the service users case notes, as necessary.
Take into account the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, Infection Control, food hygiene regulations.
Attend and participate in agreed training, development and supervision sessions, as an individual and part of the team.
About us
NAViGO Health and Social Care CIC provide health and social care services to a population of 158,000. We are a progressive and ambitious organisation that aims to support those living with a mental health illness, their carers and families in the simplest and most effective ways. We are different because we know working with the same methods doesnt work forever; and we will continue to challenge the way we do things to create the best services that are centred on the people who use them.
This social enterprise is about working together with local people to create services that are owned by the community, supported by it and loyal to it. Its challenging , its exciting and we want like-minded people to join us. If you think thats you, take a look at the job specification
Navigo Pharmacy Team is a small, but dedicated and enthusiastic team. We are devoted to improving safety of medications and promoting best treatment outcomes.
Working together across Humber, Coast and Vale
Date posted
15 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per anum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
B9816-24-0000
Job locations
3-7 Brighowgate
Grimsby
DN32 0QE
Employer details
Employer name
Navigo Health and Social Care CIC
Address
3-7 Brighowgate
Grimsby
DN32 0QE
Employer's website
https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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