Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Health Care Support Worker

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Job summary

We have a fantastic job opportunity for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker within our Community Mental Health Team. We are offering a permanent full-time post working from Monday to Friday 9.00-17.00.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person who would be able to work autonomously within a wider Community Mental Health team. We are looking for an individual who is committed to provide best possible care to our client group and will demonstrate our Trust values in their everyday work.

West Leicestershire Community Mental Health Team is based at the Hynca Lodge and we are a part of the Mental Health Services for Older People. The team consists of qualified and unqualified nursing staff, Consultant Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists , Admin staff and Clinical Psychologist we have close links with GPs and community health services, other Mental Health services and Social Services. We work in a multi-disciplinary way and we have a holistic recovery focused approach to our care provision.

Main duties of the job

Our Health Care Support Workers are valued members of the team and we will expect you to;

Work alongside your team members to contribute to the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care.
Work under indirect supervision of qualified professionals
Carry out delegated tasks as identified by the qualified professionals
Support patients to maintain their health and well-being
Undertake specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities
Ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment, promoting equality and sensitivity for all individuals
Accurately record patient information on the Electronic Patient Record in a timely manner

As well as all mandatory training we will provide regular individual management and clinical supervision, peer supervision and annual appraisal. There are on-going opportunities to develop your skills and experience further and participate in HCSW development forum.

We would love to hear from you !

For further information please do not hesitateto contact

Nicky Haywood

Team Lead on 01455 443600

Nicola.haywood3@nhs.net

Beth Hanley

Deputy Team Lead on 01455 443600

Beth.hanley@nhs.net

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

02 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-23-0855

Job locations

Hynca Lodge

St. Francis Close

Hinckley

Leicestershire

LE100EW

Job description

Job responsibilities

The principle role of the Senior Healthcare Assistant is to assist the healthcare team in the provision and delivery of programmes of patient care under the indirect supervision of registered practitioners. This includes:

Taking physical or psychological measurements from named clients/service users as delegated by the team;

Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing;

Undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities;

Under the supervision of healthcare professionals assist the healthcare team with the planning, organising and provision of clinical care;

Ensuring high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals;

Assisting Registered Professionals in the implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans;

Accurately recording patient information; and

Provides support and supervision to other colleagues and learners as appropriate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Taking physical or psychological measurements from named clients/service users as delegated by the team;

Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing;

Undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities;

Under the supervision of healthcare professionals assist the healthcare team with the planning, organising and provision of clinical care;

Ensuring high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals;

Assisting Registered Professionals in the implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans;

Accurately recording patient information; and

Provides support and supervision to other colleagues and learners as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Have completed the care certificate or a willingness to complete this over a 12 week period
Experience of working with Older Adults with a range of Mental Health Illnesses

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Care
Experience of working in a Community setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Have completed the care certificate or a willingness to complete this over a 12 week period
Experience of working with Older Adults with a range of Mental Health Illnesses

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Care
Experience of working in a Community setting

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Hynca Lodge

St. Francis Close

Hinckley

Leicestershire

LE100EW

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Hynca Lodge

St. Francis Close

Hinckley

Leicestershire

LE100EW

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)