Job summary
There has been an exciting opportunity become available for a passionate and proactive individual who wants to develop their career in a community learning disability team.
Under the guidance of a qualified practitioner, you will implement care plans and provide support for service users within the community learning disability setting, and report on the service users wellbeing.
The post holder will work flexibly in a range of settings, and in partnership with other agencies, carers/family members and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
There will be opportunities for continued professional development, including training around Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Trauma informed care.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the Intensive Support Team, you will undertake short term, focused work with the aim of preventing a person going into crisis and being admitted to hospital.
You will provide advice and training to the wider community team, families and care providers to ensure support plans are in place, and work with other health agencies to support successful discharges from hospital into the community.
There will be an expectation that you will travel to work with people across the footprint of the Trust and out of area placements as well.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a 'Silver' award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Learning Disability / mental health related NVQ level 2
- To demonstrate a range of work procedures and practices base level of theoretical knowledge
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in LD / Mental health
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Clear understanding of working within a Person Centred framework
- Understanding of positive behavioural support and the importance of consistency in the delivery of support and care
- Knowledge and management of clients with LD and other associated health needs
- Record keeping and report writing skills, including IT skills to manage electronic patient notes
- Ability to demonstrate how to Implement clinical care/care plans Ability to undertake observations and record these accurately
- Good computer / IT skills
Desirable
- Special interests related to one or more of the teams priority areas (challenging behaviour, autism, active support, communication)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a range of settings
- Experience working with people who have challenging behaviour
- Experience of supporting people with a learning disability in planning and implementing activity programmes
Desirable
- Working with a community team or other MDT.
- Experience of demonstrating modelling activities to less experienced support workers/carers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Learning Disability / mental health related NVQ level 2
- To demonstrate a range of work procedures and practices base level of theoretical knowledge
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in LD / Mental health
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Clear understanding of working within a Person Centred framework
- Understanding of positive behavioural support and the importance of consistency in the delivery of support and care
- Knowledge and management of clients with LD and other associated health needs
- Record keeping and report writing skills, including IT skills to manage electronic patient notes
- Ability to demonstrate how to Implement clinical care/care plans Ability to undertake observations and record these accurately
- Good computer / IT skills
Desirable
- Special interests related to one or more of the teams priority areas (challenging behaviour, autism, active support, communication)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a range of settings
- Experience working with people who have challenging behaviour
- Experience of supporting people with a learning disability in planning and implementing activity programmes
Desirable
- Working with a community team or other MDT.
- Experience of demonstrating modelling activities to less experienced support workers/carers.
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
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).
