Job summary
AN EXCITING
OPPORTUNITY HAS ARISEN FOR A REHABILITATION SUPPORT WORKER TO WORK WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY BEDS TEAM
The
candidate will be working within the community beds team to implement
rehabilitation and ongoing care programmes to patients, you will be expected to
carry out goal focused programmes designed by and under the supervision of the
clinical team, with the aim of helping patient to return to their own homes
after a period of hospitalisation, illness or not coping. You will work with a
varied caseload of patients, where no two days are the same. The candidate will
be expected to work between our three care homes across the city.
The community beds team is a dynamic
multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists,
nurses, mental health nurses, assistant practitioners and rehabilitation
support workers. We have multiple beds within three care home, patient are
discharged from the local acute trusts into the beds for a period of
rehabilitation and/or assessment, to determine their long term needs.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will undertake rehabilitation and evaluation of clients
care programmes alongside a clinician or independently in consultation with a
senior member of the team , you will need to be able to use your skills to
motive patients to achieve the desired outcomes and goals.
Communication will be a key quality of the successful candidate, you
will need to be able to communicate effectively with patients and occasionally
family member, you will also be required to communicate well with other of
members of the team.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, eager to learn, a keen
team player and compassionate, if this sounds like you we look forward to
hearing from you.
About us
We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare
exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working
alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value
driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social
purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our
communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the
heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each
other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social
enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local
communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive
workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled,
LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are
currently under-represented within our organisation.
CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive
about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a
different format please contact Human Resources on 0115 8839418. CityCare is
committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- To work with the community beds team to implement rehabilitation and ongoing care programmes to patients.
- To carry out goal focused programmes designed by the clinical team with the aim of helping patients to return to their own home after a period of hospitalisation, illness or not coping.
- The post holder will receive regular supervision from an appropriate member of the team.
Dimensions
- This post has no budgetary responsibility; however the post holder is responsible for demonstrating cost consciousness.
- You will be required to work across different bases and community settings which may include residential homes
- Work with a variable caseload allocated on a daily basis.
- You will be required to complete all essential training in accordance with CityCare policy and procedures plus any other identified training.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
- To undertake rehabilitation and evaluation of clients care programmes working either: Alongside a clinician or Independently in consultation with a senior member of the team.
- To use skills in motivation, negotiation and facilitation to achieve desired outcomes.
- To occasionally provide and fit equipment following an emergency or crisis intervention and assessment from a qualified member of staff.
- To educate clients and their carers, under the guidance of a qualified member of staff in the safe and correct use of equipment.
- To work in a care home setting, these patient will be in NHS funded beds within a residential home
- To ensure effective communication and exchange of information with clients/carers through direct contact, written communication and telephone contact.
- To liaise with multi-professional teams and other agencies to ensure good outcomes for clients.
- To adapt the approach used to take account of clients/carers individual circumstances and to feedback to relevant clinician. These may involve complex, unpredictable and difficult situations e.g. challenging behaviours, family dynamics or mental health needs.
- To feedback, monitor and update on the progress and needs of clients/carers to the relevant clinical staff.
- To write and maintain accurate and comprehensive records in line with City Care Policy and procedures.
Organisational
- To comply with health and safety requirements and to maintain and adhere to the organisations policies and procedures.
- To undertake administrative, clerical and housekeeping duties to promote good practice and organisation within the team.
- To ensure effective use of time and organisational skills to maintain a range of activities which may require flexibility at short notice.
- To maintain appropriate statistical returns in line with CityCare and Legal requirements. This will involve data entry and storage in paper and/or computer format.
- To actively contribute to the promotion and marketing of the service.
- To plan and prioritise own workload.
- To assist with induction of new staff including taking basic training sessions
- Education and Development
- To attend organised training sessions and complete all relevant competences within agreed time frames.
- To be involved in appraisal systems, clinical supervision, and be active in identifying aims and objectives for personal development in line with City care Policy.
- To keep an up to date CPD portfolio.
- To assist in the training and development of others (new members of staff, new RSWs, students and visitors to the service).
- To keep up to date in basic IT skills in line with the data collection records.
- To participate in appropriate in service training and individual learning with specific and measurable outcomes.
- To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required by clinicians.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- To work with the community beds team to implement rehabilitation and ongoing care programmes to patients.
- To carry out goal focused programmes designed by the clinical team with the aim of helping patients to return to their own home after a period of hospitalisation, illness or not coping.
- The post holder will receive regular supervision from an appropriate member of the team.
Dimensions
- This post has no budgetary responsibility; however the post holder is responsible for demonstrating cost consciousness.
- You will be required to work across different bases and community settings which may include residential homes
- Work with a variable caseload allocated on a daily basis.
- You will be required to complete all essential training in accordance with CityCare policy and procedures plus any other identified training.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
- To undertake rehabilitation and evaluation of clients care programmes working either: Alongside a clinician or Independently in consultation with a senior member of the team.
- To use skills in motivation, negotiation and facilitation to achieve desired outcomes.
- To occasionally provide and fit equipment following an emergency or crisis intervention and assessment from a qualified member of staff.
- To educate clients and their carers, under the guidance of a qualified member of staff in the safe and correct use of equipment.
- To work in a care home setting, these patient will be in NHS funded beds within a residential home
- To ensure effective communication and exchange of information with clients/carers through direct contact, written communication and telephone contact.
- To liaise with multi-professional teams and other agencies to ensure good outcomes for clients.
- To adapt the approach used to take account of clients/carers individual circumstances and to feedback to relevant clinician. These may involve complex, unpredictable and difficult situations e.g. challenging behaviours, family dynamics or mental health needs.
- To feedback, monitor and update on the progress and needs of clients/carers to the relevant clinical staff.
- To write and maintain accurate and comprehensive records in line with City Care Policy and procedures.
Organisational
- To comply with health and safety requirements and to maintain and adhere to the organisations policies and procedures.
- To undertake administrative, clerical and housekeeping duties to promote good practice and organisation within the team.
- To ensure effective use of time and organisational skills to maintain a range of activities which may require flexibility at short notice.
- To maintain appropriate statistical returns in line with CityCare and Legal requirements. This will involve data entry and storage in paper and/or computer format.
- To actively contribute to the promotion and marketing of the service.
- To plan and prioritise own workload.
- To assist with induction of new staff including taking basic training sessions
- Education and Development
- To attend organised training sessions and complete all relevant competences within agreed time frames.
- To be involved in appraisal systems, clinical supervision, and be active in identifying aims and objectives for personal development in line with City care Policy.
- To keep an up to date CPD portfolio.
- To assist in the training and development of others (new members of staff, new RSWs, students and visitors to the service).
- To keep up to date in basic IT skills in line with the data collection records.
- To participate in appropriate in service training and individual learning with specific and measurable outcomes.
- To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required by clinicians.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Agreeable to engage in unsocial hours if required by service needs
- Full UK driving licence access to own car and the ability to travel between locations is essential to this role.
- Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service, main working hours will be Monday Friday 8-4
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Basic understanding of care in the community.
- Basic understanding of the role of health promotion.
- Awareness of reablement and promoting independence
- Understanding of and commitment to supporting equality and valuing diversity.
- Understanding of health and Safety
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise and plan workload
- Ability to contribute to team working
- Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative.
- Good IT skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the role.
- Ability to use moving and handling skills, to manage usual moving and handling in order to assess and use appropriate ADL equipment
Desirable
- Ability to undertake rehabilitation and/or reablement programmes independently.
- Ability to work in partnership with patients/service users and carers
- Ability to manage caseload independently
Experience
Essential
- Experience of record keeping
Desirable
- Experience managing own work in a team setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a basic education in reading, writing and numeracy.
- NVQ level II in Health or Social Care or equivalent experience of working in a health or social care setting older people. This could include substantial voluntary work or work in a related field
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 (Care or Health) or equivalent competency framework
- Experience of working with adults with health and social care needs
- Experience of working with carers and families.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Agreeable to engage in unsocial hours if required by service needs
- Full UK driving licence access to own car and the ability to travel between locations is essential to this role.
- Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service, main working hours will be Monday Friday 8-4
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Basic understanding of care in the community.
- Basic understanding of the role of health promotion.
- Awareness of reablement and promoting independence
- Understanding of and commitment to supporting equality and valuing diversity.
- Understanding of health and Safety
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise and plan workload
- Ability to contribute to team working
- Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative.
- Good IT skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the role.
- Ability to use moving and handling skills, to manage usual moving and handling in order to assess and use appropriate ADL equipment
Desirable
- Ability to undertake rehabilitation and/or reablement programmes independently.
- Ability to work in partnership with patients/service users and carers
- Ability to manage caseload independently
Experience
Essential
- Experience of record keeping
Desirable
- Experience managing own work in a team setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a basic education in reading, writing and numeracy.
- NVQ level II in Health or Social Care or equivalent experience of working in a health or social care setting older people. This could include substantial voluntary work or work in a related field
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 (Care or Health) or equivalent competency framework
- Experience of working with adults with health and social care needs
- Experience of working with carers and families.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
