Support Worker

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We recruit people based on their values and believe that their lived experience is an advantage. We seek out potential, not perfection, and this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for.

Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net if you need a form, leaflet or other information in any of the following formats: Braille, large print, other formats such as Word, or coloured paper version.

Attached to this advert are supporting documents. The Recruitment Profile, which includes important to you will need to apply, our Benefits document for this post, and a candidates guide to our values based recruitment approach and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

Main duties of the job

The Role:We are looking for compassionate and experienced Support Workers to join our team. In this role, you will support people with learning disabilities in a supported living environment, helping to develop independence and achieve their personal goals. We support people with complex health and behavioural needs. Experience of PBS and or postural management is desirable.

Your duties will include:

Assisting with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks.
Supporting individuals in accessing community activities and services.
Following support plans and promoting independence.
Supporting people with healthcare interventions and positive behaviour support plans.
Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with team members, families, and other professionals.
Encouraging social interaction and helping people build relationships.
Providing emotional support and companionship.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only.

This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Date posted

04 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-45724-LDS-A

Job locations

Various in Leeds

Leeds

LS15 8EF

Job description

Job responsibilities

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience working with people with learning disabilities.
Experience of working in supported living
A compassionate approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Relevant qualifications in health and social care (e.g. Level 2/3 diploma in care or equivalent)
Flexibility to work shifts, including early, late, night, sleep ins, weekends, and public holidays.
A commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience, were looking for, wed love to hear from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience working with people with learning disabilities.
Experience of working in supported living
A compassionate approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Relevant qualifications in health and social care (e.g. Level 2/3 diploma in care or equivalent)
Flexibility to work shifts, including early, late, night, sleep ins, weekends, and public holidays.
A commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience, were looking for, wed love to hear from you!

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities

Qualifications

Essential

Level 2/3 diploma in care or equivalent

Skills

Essential

Demonstrates a genuine interest in working with people with learning disabilities

Values

Essential

Meets Trust Values: Caring, Simple, Integrity
Evidence of lived experience, caring or volunteering

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities

Qualifications

Essential

Level 2/3 diploma in care or equivalent

Skills

Essential

Demonstrates a genuine interest in working with people with learning disabilities

Values

Essential

Meets Trust Values: Caring, Simple, Integrity
Evidence of lived experience, caring or volunteering

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.