Job summary
The principle purpose of the job is to improve the health and wellbeing of people with Dementia and/or mental health difficulties. This will be achieved by:
Active involvement in and role modelling the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate care as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team.
Promoting and enabling a person centred approach to care home staff, family members/carers.
Organising and managing a defined post diagnostic caseload to working independently being guided and supported by a clinical member of staff and will access clinical supervision.
Seeking advice and expertise of a registered practitioner when require through the use of regular managerial and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy.
Supporting VCSE colleagues to support people living with dementia and their carers.
Main duties of the job
To communicate in a skilled and
respectful manner with clients, families and carers who may have specific
difficulties in understanding and/or communicating and who may be distressed /
present with challenging behaviour.
To participate in clinical meetings and to work collaboratively with other colleagues and the multidisciplinary team.
To maintain appropriate
professional boundaries whilst recognising abilities and limitations of own
competence
To communicate complex and
sensitive condition related information concerning the assessment, treatment
and risk factors
To establish and maintain
clear and professional relationships with others at all times.
To liaise and work
collaboratively with a range of other professionals in statutory and
non-statutory organisations agencies.
Provide a high standard of written and verbal communication that is clear and in line with Trust documentation standards.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person
specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on
this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person
specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on
this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Dementia and person-centred care.
- An understanding of physical health problems which can impact a persons mental health and monitoring of the same.
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and appropriate action to take.
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting.
Desirable
- Awareness of the Code of conduct for Health Care Support Workers in England.
- Working with people with challenging behaviour and complex health needs.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C or above) OR Level 2 Key Skills / Functional Skills in Maths and English.
- QCF Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge or substantial knowledge from experience in a caring role.
- IT Skills.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues.
- An ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships.
- Ability to work with people in a group or on an individual basis.
- Able to work in a team effectively and collaboratively.
- Ability to evaluate complex information to assist with decision making.
- Problem solving skills.
- An awareness of own scope of practice and ability to make appropriate judgements on when to refer issues to a registered practitioner.
- Ability to assess risk (to self, service user and/or family/carers) and to take appropriate action.
- Organisation and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently within defined procedures and care pathways.
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- To demonstrate empathy, compassion and patience, towards people.
- To remain professional at all times including challenging situations.
- A *Standard / Enhanced CRB Check will be required for this role.
Desirable
- Ability to complete basic physical health checks (training will be offered).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Dementia and person-centred care.
- An understanding of physical health problems which can impact a persons mental health and monitoring of the same.
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and appropriate action to take.
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting.
Desirable
- Awareness of the Code of conduct for Health Care Support Workers in England.
- Working with people with challenging behaviour and complex health needs.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C or above) OR Level 2 Key Skills / Functional Skills in Maths and English.
- QCF Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge or substantial knowledge from experience in a caring role.
- IT Skills.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues.
- An ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships.
- Ability to work with people in a group or on an individual basis.
- Able to work in a team effectively and collaboratively.
- Ability to evaluate complex information to assist with decision making.
- Problem solving skills.
- An awareness of own scope of practice and ability to make appropriate judgements on when to refer issues to a registered practitioner.
- Ability to assess risk (to self, service user and/or family/carers) and to take appropriate action.
- Organisation and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently within defined procedures and care pathways.
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- To demonstrate empathy, compassion and patience, towards people.
- To remain professional at all times including challenging situations.
- A *Standard / Enhanced CRB Check will be required for this role.
Desirable
- Ability to complete basic physical health checks (training will be offered).
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).
