Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Support Worker

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Job summary

Ruby Lodge is a welcoming and supportive environment, not just for the young people in our care but for the staff team too. Ruby Lodge is one of only a few inpatient units in the country offering intensive Mental Health assessment for young people who have a Learning Disability. We are proud to have achieved accreditation from the Quality Network for Inpatient CAMHS and continue to strive to achieve excellence in all areas of working.

We are looking for someone to join our team who is;

  • Enthusiastic
  • Person centred
  • Flexible to the needs of the service and Young People.

Main duties of the job

As a Support Worker on Ruby Lodge you will;

  • Work on a 1-1 basis with the Young People.Support with all activities of daily living to meet the Young Person's needs.
  • Work as a team to ensure a safe and supportive environment for the Young People in our care.
  • Work alongside the Nurses and wider MDT to provide a range of therapeutic interventions.
  • Attend and participate in Ward Rounds, CPA meetings, Team meetings, Supervisions and Mini teams.
  • Attend training both Mandatory and CPD.

About us

Ruby Lodge is a national, seven bedded inpatient assessment ward for children and young people whom have a primary diagnosis of a learning disability who are also experiencing an associated mental health presentation. The lodge works within a Positive Behaviour Support Model to ensure the young people in our care are supported to achieve their potential.

  • Ruby lodge's age range covers 8-17 years. The unit has 7 inpatient beds and only accepts planned admissions.
  • The lodge team comprises of an MDT including medics, nurses, therapists, teachers, admin and support services who are committed to continued development and providing high quality care for all of its young people and families.
  • Ruby Lodge is part of the Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Details

Date posted

27 October 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,270 to £21,318 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425-22-4649551

Job locations

The Becton Centre for Children and Young People

Sevenaires Road

Sheffield

S20 1NZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and personal specification for full details.

Inclusive Recruitment & Selection

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.

We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net

We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net

Trust Values

The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:

  • Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
  • Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
  • Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
  • Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and personal specification for full details.

Inclusive Recruitment & Selection

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.

We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net

We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net

Trust Values

The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:

  • Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
  • Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
  • Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
  • Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in English
  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare

Experience

Essential

  • Health and Safety
  • Awareness of safeguarding
  • Mental health issues affecting children, young people and families

Desirable

  • Working clinically with children
  • Working within the NHS

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Commitment to: CAMHS
  • Commitment to self and service development
  • Commitment to flexible working patterns
  • Personal integrity and credibility
  • Physically able to carry out the duties of the post

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Good Communication: Written and Verbal
  • Relationship building / Interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • CAMHS / Social Care networks
  • Basic IT skills
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in English
  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare

Experience

Essential

  • Health and Safety
  • Awareness of safeguarding
  • Mental health issues affecting children, young people and families

Desirable

  • Working clinically with children
  • Working within the NHS

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Commitment to: CAMHS
  • Commitment to self and service development
  • Commitment to flexible working patterns
  • Personal integrity and credibility
  • Physically able to carry out the duties of the post

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Good Communication: Written and Verbal
  • Relationship building / Interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • CAMHS / Social Care networks
  • Basic IT 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Becton Centre for Children and Young People

Sevenaires Road

Sheffield

S20 1NZ


Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Becton Centre for Children and Young People

Sevenaires Road

Sheffield

S20 1NZ


Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Acting Lodge Manager

Rachael Lawton

rachael.lawton1@nhs.net

01143053184

Details

Date posted

27 October 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,270 to £21,318 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425-22-4649551

Job locations

The Becton Centre for Children and Young People

Sevenaires Road

Sheffield

S20 1NZ


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