Job summary
These roles are working on inpatient mental health/learning disability wards.
If you are caring and
compassionate and would like to be part of our care teams supporting patients
with mental health, learning disability and physical health conditions, we are
looking for people with a strong value base from a broad range of backgrounds
and experience.
If you have a good standard of
maths and English, equivalent to a level 1 (GCSE G or above) and have your
certificates, that’s great. If you
don’t, or don’t have your certificates, if you can reach entry level 3 on a
BKSB assessment, we will support you to undertake Functional Skills maths and
English.
We have a great apprenticeship
programme so if or when you have your maths and English, we will support you to
undertake level 2 adult care qualification.
Our Trust covers Barnsley,
Wakefield, Dewsbury, Huddersfield and Halifax and includes forensic services
and peripatetic workforce (expected to rotate around wards in one geographical
area gaining varied experiences).
Shortlisted candidates without
maths and English qualifications/ certificates, will be invited to a BKSB
assessment on Monday 11 July at Fieldhead, Wakefield.
If you reach entry
level 3, along with all other shortlisted candidates, you will be invited to a
Microsoft Teams interview, on Saturday 23 July or Tuesday 26 July.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to show respect for people as
individuals and will demonstrate this in all aspects of care giving. This
includes the promotion of equality for all individuals by:
·
Contributing to the protection of vulnerable
individuals from abuse and exploitation,
·
The promotion of anti-discriminatory
practice,
·
Maintaining the confidentiality of
information,
·
Promoting and supporting individuals
rights and choices,
·
Acknowledging personal, spiritual and
cultural beliefs and identity for all individuals,
·
Supporting individuals to communicate
their needs.
·
Promoting and maintaining the health
and wellbeing of individuals
·
Ensuring the environment is safe and
free from hazards
·
Working flexibly to meet the needs of
the service
·
You will support health and social
care professionals by learning how to provide individualised care for service
users and structured recreational activities for service users both
individually and in group sessions
·
Provide appropriate support to service
users at times of emotional or physical distress
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 some low and medium secure (forensic) services
to the whole of Yorkshire and the Humber.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities and 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 support services who work hard
to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
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 our 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
every year.
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable
adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. You will show respect for people as individuals and will demonstrate
this in all aspects of care giving. This includes the promotion of equality for
all individuals by:
·
Contributing
to the protection of vulnerable individuals from abuse and exploitation,
·
The
promotion of anti-discriminatory practice,
·
Maintaining
the confidentiality of information,
·
Promoting
and supporting individuals rights and choices,
·
Acknowledging
personal, spiritual and cultural beliefs and identity for all individuals,
·
Supporting
individuals to communicate their needs.
2. You will contribute to service development and the continual
improvement of services. This includes:
·
Promoting
and maintaining the health and wellbeing of individuals at all times,
·
Contributing
to the Trusts quality initiatives and providing information and support to managers
for service improvement,
·
Responding
positively and appropriately to individuals comments, compliments or
complaints,
·
Accepting
responsibility for self-development.
3. You will be aware of and adhere to relevant legislation and Trust
policies and procedures particularly those relating to health, safety, security
in the work place and environment. You
will contribute to ensuring:
·
The
environment is safe and free from hazards and secure from intrusion, theft or
damage,
·
Service
users and loads etc are moved and handled correctly, making effective use of
moving equipment,
·
That
service users property within the Organisation is respected and secure,
·
That
he/she attends relevant statutory and mandatory training.
4. You are expected to carry out their duties
with a focus on:
·
Effective
customer care,
·
Creating
a positive impression of yourself and the organisation,
·
Companionate
& Caring,
·
Helpful
and co-operative,
·
Polite,
·
Respectful
of all viewpoints.
5. You will ensure they use the resources available to them efficiently
and effectively. This includes:
·
Working
flexibly to meet the needs of the service,
·
Using
aids and resources appropriately and safely in accordance with Health and Safety
requirements.
6.
You will understand your role within the team, and, also the roles and
contribution of both the immediate and extended team members. This will include:
·
Promoting
the philosophy of care in all aspects of care delivery,
·
Working
with key internal and external partners to contribute to the delivery of
effective care.
7. You will promote a positive image of the Trust at all times. This includes:
·
Upholding
and enhancing the good standing and reputation of the Trust and the service,
·
Dealing
with incidents appropriately and according to Trust policy,
·
Seeking
opportunities to promote the Trust and its services.
8. You are required to be available to work on a 24-hour/flexible
shift system including weekends and late shifts (in line with Young Workers
Directive).
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. You will show respect for people as individuals and will demonstrate
this in all aspects of care giving. This includes the promotion of equality for
all individuals by:
·
Contributing
to the protection of vulnerable individuals from abuse and exploitation,
·
The
promotion of anti-discriminatory practice,
·
Maintaining
the confidentiality of information,
·
Promoting
and supporting individuals rights and choices,
·
Acknowledging
personal, spiritual and cultural beliefs and identity for all individuals,
·
Supporting
individuals to communicate their needs.
2. You will contribute to service development and the continual
improvement of services. This includes:
·
Promoting
and maintaining the health and wellbeing of individuals at all times,
·
Contributing
to the Trusts quality initiatives and providing information and support to managers
for service improvement,
·
Responding
positively and appropriately to individuals comments, compliments or
complaints,
·
Accepting
responsibility for self-development.
3. You will be aware of and adhere to relevant legislation and Trust
policies and procedures particularly those relating to health, safety, security
in the work place and environment. You
will contribute to ensuring:
·
The
environment is safe and free from hazards and secure from intrusion, theft or
damage,
·
Service
users and loads etc are moved and handled correctly, making effective use of
moving equipment,
·
That
service users property within the Organisation is respected and secure,
·
That
he/she attends relevant statutory and mandatory training.
4. You are expected to carry out their duties
with a focus on:
·
Effective
customer care,
·
Creating
a positive impression of yourself and the organisation,
·
Companionate
& Caring,
·
Helpful
and co-operative,
·
Polite,
·
Respectful
of all viewpoints.
5. You will ensure they use the resources available to them efficiently
and effectively. This includes:
·
Working
flexibly to meet the needs of the service,
·
Using
aids and resources appropriately and safely in accordance with Health and Safety
requirements.
6.
You will understand your role within the team, and, also the roles and
contribution of both the immediate and extended team members. This will include:
·
Promoting
the philosophy of care in all aspects of care delivery,
·
Working
with key internal and external partners to contribute to the delivery of
effective care.
7. You will promote a positive image of the Trust at all times. This includes:
·
Upholding
and enhancing the good standing and reputation of the Trust and the service,
·
Dealing
with incidents appropriately and according to Trust policy,
·
Seeking
opportunities to promote the Trust and its services.
8. You are required to be available to work on a 24-hour/flexible
shift system including weekends and late shifts (in line with Young Workers
Directive).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of maths and English, i.e. minimum entry level 3 upwards, including level 1 / 2 qualification GCSE A G.
- Hold a Level 2 Health and Social Care Apprenticeship qualification or have an interest in undertaking.
- Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of maths and English, i.e. minimum entry level 3 upwards, including level 1 / 2 qualification GCSE A G.
- Hold a Level 2 Health and Social Care Apprenticeship qualification or have an interest in undertaking.
- Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
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.
