Job summary
We have a great opportunity for a full-time band 3 community support worker to work in Intensive Support Element of the Dementia & Older People's Mental Health Team based in Mid Sussex area and will be covering Mid Sussex areas in West Sussex. Intensive Support operates an 8am - 7pm shift pattern, with a 1-hr break, Monday to Fridays, 9am - 5pm at weekends and bank holidays. There may be on occasions a need to change this shift pattern to 9-5pm 7 days a week at short notice to meet any changes that may occur in the service.
The ability to travel is essential in this role, driving is also essential.
Main duties of the job
The role of this post is to actively engage those requiring an increased level of support with the aim of keeping people within their home and maintaining their wellbeing and independence as far as possible. We are looking for individuals who are dynamic, compassionate, good communicator who are able to demonstrate a holistic and person-centred approach to their work.
You will also need to be able to work cohesively with other services both within our Trust, and with other partner agencies. We follow a multi-disciplinary approach and within that context you will manage a caseload of older adults.
About us
We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.
All our clinicians are given opportunities to develop and grow as professionals in the organisation. We provide regular supervision, a supportive working environment and access to training opportunities to assist you to realise your potential.
This Trust offers the following;
- NHS Pension contributions
- Holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- Flexible Working patterns
- Child care vouchers
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- NHS Discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
Working in Sussex:
- Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed
- Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
- With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated good overall and outstanding for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Establish relationships with clients and their carers, which are open and two way.
- Establish methods of communication with clients and their carers, reducing barriers when necessary
- Enable clients and their carers to participate in communication concerning their health and well being
- Accurately report and/or record work activities according to organisational procedures
- To support team caseload and attend relevant MDT meetings
- Assess patients condition through basic test results, assess comfort of patient, and instigate emergency procedures.
- To contribute to and facilitate evidence-based assessments and individual and group interventions
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
For more information explore the attachments or contact:
Abigail Trimmer - Team Leader
Abigail.Trimmer@spft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Establish relationships with clients and their carers, which are open and two way.
- Establish methods of communication with clients and their carers, reducing barriers when necessary
- Enable clients and their carers to participate in communication concerning their health and well being
- Accurately report and/or record work activities according to organisational procedures
- To support team caseload and attend relevant MDT meetings
- Assess patients condition through basic test results, assess comfort of patient, and instigate emergency procedures.
- To contribute to and facilitate evidence-based assessments and individual and group interventions
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
For more information explore the attachments or contact:
Abigail Trimmer - Team Leader
Abigail.Trimmer@spft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience working within a health or social care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Good communication skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience working within a health or social care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Good communication skills
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).
