Job summary
22.5 Hours per Week
This is an exciting opportunity to existing
Band 2 or 3 Health Care Support Workers who are wanting to work in the
community with older adults.
We are a
specialist service that provide community mental health for older adults living
in Calderdale, West Yorkshire. Our
mission is to work collaboratively with service users to reach their potential
and live well in their communities with the focus to work with our service
users living with a range of mental health conditions, including Dementia, in
the community.
We have a
strong and well established Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) who work together to
deliver person centred assessments, interventions, and support. We have a mix of professions within the team
Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational
Therapists, and Health Care Support Workers.
We are a community based service working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
A full comprehensive induction
will be provided and access to further training options. The service places
staff clinical and management supervision, appraisal, support and professional
development as a high priority.
At the time of advertising,
this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or
occupational requirements) set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason,
unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this
moment in time.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post include:
Independently and
autonomously support, implement interventions and care for patients with
attention to mental health/dementia, physical, emotional, social, and cultural
issues.
Hold
a clinical caseload whilst liaising with the care co-ordinator.
Provide a joined up
service across health, social and voluntary care providers.
Be responsible for providing expert
clinical advice and support to patients and their families
Work in a collaborative
manner with others to ensure seamless service delivery.
The qualities we are looking for in potential candidates
are
Established clinical
background in working with service users presenting with mental health issues.
Ideally to have experience
of working with older people living with dementia.
Experience of working autonomously.
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal
skills.
Full UK driving license and use of own car is
essential.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
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About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the
supervision/direction of registered health care professionals/associate
practitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support as
and when necessary, in the delivery of psychological and physical care to a
defined group of people.
As part of a healthcare
team, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to
people that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.
Develop and maintain
meaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive and
empathetic approach, communicating effectively and informatively.
Demonstrate an
understanding of the care and treatment programmes of a designated group of
service users to enable you to instruct, advise & guide service users,
family and carers. To make the appropriate adjustments independently within own
level of competence and be able to communicate any changes to service users and
registered health care professionals.
Be required to concentrate
for periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan eg,
following the observation policy, taking, recording of physical observations
etc, and responding to issues of concern appropriately. This may include areas
of work requiring physical effort, with regard to risk, health & safety.
Exercise a degree of
independence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches when
delivering tasks. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems,
within own levels of competence.
Ensure the care
experienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyone
eg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect,
dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values.
Contribute to the care
planning process. Understand the principles underlying care planning eg,
enabling the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/
independence/recovery.
Implement care within
well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established
clinical care plans. Organise a range of
activities eg, facilitate meaningful activities for individuals or small
groups.
Apply knowledge of longer
term health conditions eg, Diabetes, Obesity, smoking cessation etc, providing
advice and support.
Undertake the physical
aspects of care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items of
equipment in delivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate to
the role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.
Assist in dealing with
verbal/physical aggression using de-escalation techniques, this may include the
need for restraint and/or seclusion (as appropriate to the role.
Attend to the service
users personal care needs as required.
Participate in a flexible
rostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7 day care (as appropriate to the role)
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the
supervision/direction of registered health care professionals/associate
practitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support as
and when necessary, in the delivery of psychological and physical care to a
defined group of people.
As part of a healthcare
team, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to
people that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.
Develop and maintain
meaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive and
empathetic approach, communicating effectively and informatively.
Demonstrate an
understanding of the care and treatment programmes of a designated group of
service users to enable you to instruct, advise & guide service users,
family and carers. To make the appropriate adjustments independently within own
level of competence and be able to communicate any changes to service users and
registered health care professionals.
Be required to concentrate
for periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan eg,
following the observation policy, taking, recording of physical observations
etc, and responding to issues of concern appropriately. This may include areas
of work requiring physical effort, with regard to risk, health & safety.
Exercise a degree of
independence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches when
delivering tasks. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems,
within own levels of competence.
Ensure the care
experienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyone
eg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect,
dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values.
Contribute to the care
planning process. Understand the principles underlying care planning eg,
enabling the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/
independence/recovery.
Implement care within
well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established
clinical care plans. Organise a range of
activities eg, facilitate meaningful activities for individuals or small
groups.
Apply knowledge of longer
term health conditions eg, Diabetes, Obesity, smoking cessation etc, providing
advice and support.
Undertake the physical
aspects of care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items of
equipment in delivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate to
the role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.
Assist in dealing with
verbal/physical aggression using de-escalation techniques, this may include the
need for restraint and/or seclusion (as appropriate to the role.
Attend to the service
users personal care needs as required.
Participate in a flexible
rostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7 day care (as appropriate to the role)
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills.
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users.
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator.
- Good IT/keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural understanding.
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
-
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
- Demonstrates Trust Values.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good administration and organisational skills.
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc. risks and act appropriately.
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- Experience of supervising/inducting others.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
- Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF(regulated Qualification
- Framework)NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Or, level 2 qualification with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3.
- Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
Desirable
- Level 4 units in Health & Social Care.
- Experience of the speciality area.
- Willingness to undertake further study towards level 4 qualification.
Experience
Essential
- In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs.
- In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence.
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- Of demonstrating own duties.
- Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills.
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users.
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator.
- Good IT/keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural understanding.
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
-
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
- Demonstrates Trust Values.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good administration and organisational skills.
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc. risks and act appropriately.
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- Experience of supervising/inducting others.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
- Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF(regulated Qualification
- Framework)NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Or, level 2 qualification with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3.
- Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
Desirable
- Level 4 units in Health & Social Care.
- Experience of the speciality area.
- Willingness to undertake further study towards level 4 qualification.
Experience
Essential
- In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs.
- In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence.
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- Of demonstrating own duties.
- Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement.
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.
