Job summary
Are you a dedicated and conscientious Health Care Support Worker looking for a new challenge? Opportunities have arisen to join our professional, patient centred team at Pyrland ward.
As a Health Care Support Worker within our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues in a professional and compassionate environment for Older Adults who are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.
We are seeking a compassionate and motivatedperson who enjoys interacting with others, has a positive attitude, and can work well as part of a team. As part of your role, you would be expected to work flexibly across both wards, and to work shifts, including night duties when required.
This role would provide an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in caring for Older adults. We are keen to support your professional development through learning, and encourage our staff to develop theirskills and areas of interest through link-working.
Main duties of the job
Pyrland provides specialist in-patient care and assessment for Older adults with a range of mental health problems. Weoperate as twowards, one of which caters for people suffering from dementia. Our other ward caters for those experiencing acute mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
At Pyrland, we have a strong emphasis, as a team, on working closely with relatives and carers in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients. We are also committed to maintaining high standards and constantly seeking to improve the quality of care our service users receive.
We would welcome the opportunity to have an informal chat with you if you would like more information about the role.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be willing to work towards NVQ level 3 in direct care or Certificate in Care if not already held.
Desirable
- Training and experience e.g. Lifting, first aid, food handling, care work.
- Related healthcare interests or education
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to think quickly and deal with situations in a calm and sensible manner
- Aware of the affect your behaviour can have on those around you.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good observation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to physically perform nursing duties
Desirable
- Ability to be involved in the safe restraint of patients after training
Communication Skills
Essential
- Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic
- Excellent communication skills.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in mental health services.
- Experience of working with people e.g. in a caring situation, dealing with the general public.
- Ability to transfer own life experience into helping relationship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be willing to work towards NVQ level 3 in direct care or Certificate in Care if not already held.
Desirable
- Training and experience e.g. Lifting, first aid, food handling, care work.
- Related healthcare interests or education
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to think quickly and deal with situations in a calm and sensible manner
- Aware of the affect your behaviour can have on those around you.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good observation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to physically perform nursing duties
Desirable
- Ability to be involved in the safe restraint of patients after training
Communication Skills
Essential
- Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic
- Excellent communication skills.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in mental health services.
- Experience of working with people e.g. in a caring situation, dealing with the general public.
- Ability to transfer own life experience into helping relationship.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
