Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Support Worker

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Job summary

2 Fulltime vacancies at Jasmine House

2 Fulltime vacancies at Kingscroft

Kingscroft Short Break Service and Jasmine House are looking for enthusiastic senior support workers, to support adults with Learning disabilities.

Applicants should have experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, be enthusiastic, an effective communicator, have high standards, and be sensitive to the needs of people with learning disabilities.

NVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent training required. A willingness to work flexible including varied shifts, weekends, nights - our full-time hours are 37.5 per week.

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring people who would like to work as Health Care Support Workers across Surrey and Borders Hospitals, community and social care services.

In this vital care support role, you will develop professional healthcare experience and be part of the nursing team working hands-on in a social care environment to help care for people who have a range of diverse and mental health problems or learning disabilities.

Main duties of the job

Summary of day to day responsibility - (Job Description for further information)

  • Support people using our services in line with their individual care plan to promote as much independence as possible
  • To assist with all aspects of personal care (supporting continence needs, showering, bathing etc.) in accordance with individuals support needs.
  • Participate in the ongoing monitoring of the health (mental and physical) and behaviour of people using the service. We support a number of people with health needs such as complex epilepsy and PEG feeds.
  • Reporting and recording all relevant information and reporting to senior staff any changes in the person.
  • There is an amount of manual handling involved including assisting people with walking, sitting and other activities of daily living and by means of wheelchairs and mechanical aids within recommended guidelines.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Details

Date posted

05 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,866 to £24,335 a year Including Fringe HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9325-22-4497-2R

Job locations

Kingscroft Residential Home

Worple Road

Staines-upon-thames

Middlesex

TW181ED


Jasmine House

The Meadows - West Park Road

Epsom

Surrey

KT198GT


Job description

Job responsibilities

My job makes better lives by helping the people we support to live a happy and fulfilled life, by supporting them to develop positive relationships and to be an equal and valued member of their local community.

Job Overview

You will be part of a professional team supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex health needs in the services they access and their wider community. You will be working closely with relatives, carers, friends, advocates, colleagues, other professionals.

Qualifications required

Level 2 qualification in health or social care related topic (Desirable)

Driving licence suitable for the United Kingdom (Desirable)

Experience required

Providing care or support to an individual, either paid or unpaid (Desirable). Minimum of 12 months’ experience.

Suitable for someone who have passion, drive and commitment to improve the lives of people with a learning disability.

Key Responsibilities

· Support people using our services in line with their individual care plan to promote as much independence as possible

· To assist with all aspects of personal care (supporting continence needs, showering, bathing etc.) in accordance with individual’s support needs.

· Participate in the ongoing monitoring of the health (mental and physical) and behaviour of people using the service. We support a number of people with health needs such as complex epilepsy and PEG feeds.

· Reporting and recording all relevant information and reporting to senior staff any changes in the person.

· Act as a key-worker for named individuals within the service.

· Act as Shift Leader and delegate duties to colleagues.

· Support people with their medication.

· To promote, support and deliver a range of activities within the service and in the wider community.

· To provide person centred support as identified within the care plan ensuring respect, privacy and dignity at all times.

· Help to maintain and develop relationships between individuals and their families, friends and significant others.

· Participate in and contribute to meetings.

· Involve people in the development of their own care and support packages.

· Ensure confidentiality in all matters relating to each person is maintained.

· To maintain the safety of people at all times, alerting senior staff to any identified risks whether perceived or actual.

· There is an amount of manual handling involved including assisting people with walking, sitting and other activities of daily living and by means of wheelchairs and mechanical aids within recommended guidelines.

Job description

Job responsibilities

My job makes better lives by helping the people we support to live a happy and fulfilled life, by supporting them to develop positive relationships and to be an equal and valued member of their local community.

Job Overview

You will be part of a professional team supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex health needs in the services they access and their wider community. You will be working closely with relatives, carers, friends, advocates, colleagues, other professionals.

Qualifications required

Level 2 qualification in health or social care related topic (Desirable)

Driving licence suitable for the United Kingdom (Desirable)

Experience required

Providing care or support to an individual, either paid or unpaid (Desirable). Minimum of 12 months’ experience.

Suitable for someone who have passion, drive and commitment to improve the lives of people with a learning disability.

Key Responsibilities

· Support people using our services in line with their individual care plan to promote as much independence as possible

· To assist with all aspects of personal care (supporting continence needs, showering, bathing etc.) in accordance with individual’s support needs.

· Participate in the ongoing monitoring of the health (mental and physical) and behaviour of people using the service. We support a number of people with health needs such as complex epilepsy and PEG feeds.

· Reporting and recording all relevant information and reporting to senior staff any changes in the person.

· Act as a key-worker for named individuals within the service.

· Act as Shift Leader and delegate duties to colleagues.

· Support people with their medication.

· To promote, support and deliver a range of activities within the service and in the wider community.

· To provide person centred support as identified within the care plan ensuring respect, privacy and dignity at all times.

· Help to maintain and develop relationships between individuals and their families, friends and significant others.

· Participate in and contribute to meetings.

· Involve people in the development of their own care and support packages.

· Ensure confidentiality in all matters relating to each person is maintained.

· To maintain the safety of people at all times, alerting senior staff to any identified risks whether perceived or actual.

· There is an amount of manual handling involved including assisting people with walking, sitting and other activities of daily living and by means of wheelchairs and mechanical aids within recommended guidelines.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 12 months' experience in a care setting

Desirable

  • Worked within learning disabilities setting

Competencies

Essential

  • Communication
  • Personal and People Development
  • Health, Safety and Security
  • Quality
  • Equality and Diversity

Desirable

  • IT Skills
  • Service Improvement

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Level 2 qualification in health or social care related topic
  • Driving licence suitable for the United Kingdom
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 12 months' experience in a care setting

Desirable

  • Worked within learning disabilities setting

Competencies

Essential

  • Communication
  • Personal and People Development
  • Health, Safety and Security
  • Quality
  • Equality and Diversity

Desirable

  • IT Skills
  • Service Improvement

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Level 2 qualification in health or social care related topic
  • Driving licence suitable for the United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingscroft Residential Home

Worple Road

Staines-upon-thames

Middlesex

TW181ED


Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingscroft Residential Home

Worple Road

Staines-upon-thames

Middlesex

TW181ED


Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Jasmin Strothmann

jasmin.strothmann@sabp.nhs.uk

01784465134

Details

Date posted

05 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,866 to £24,335 a year Including Fringe HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9325-22-4497-2R

Job locations

Kingscroft Residential Home

Worple Road

Staines-upon-thames

Middlesex

TW181ED


Jasmine House

The Meadows - West Park Road

Epsom

Surrey

KT198GT


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