Band 3 Community support worker

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 October 2024

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Job summary

To value and be responsive to individual's rights, needs, beliefs and opinions for the Older Adult client group.

Be responsible under direct, and indirect supervision for providing individual care to Older Adults in a variety of settings, whilst maintaining and promoting respect, dignity, and choice at all times.

To maintain and promote a person centred care approach in all aspects of service delivery to the Older Adult using our service.

Main duties of the job

To implement identified plans of care for assigned clients under the direction/supervision of a named qualified professional.

To respond in a timely manner to the changing needs of the client group, within the scope of knowledge and skills.

Maintain accurate record keeping. To report actions/observations in a timely manner to a named qualified professional to ensure a thorough evaluation of care takes place.

To identify and report any untoward incidents at earliest opportunity to a qualified professional.

About us

At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.

Date posted

02 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

457-24-6671114

Job locations

Older Adult CMHT

7 Edmund Road

Sheffield

S2 4EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities are to be performed under the direct/indirect supervision of a named qualified professional.

To maintain positive relationships within the multi-disciplinary team, and anyone else involved in the care of the client.

To maintain the dignity of the client at all times.

To escort clients to other care/social environments at times, following a risk assessment, and in collaboration with Occupational health if required.

To assist in helping clients to reach agreed care plan goals.

To assist and carry out referrals to other services under the guidance of a qualified professional.

To assist qualified professionals in the organisation and delivery of group therapeutic activities.

To undertake physical health screening as advised by a qualified professional.

To support with students and other visitors that spend time with the team.

To organise time effectively, working flexibly to service requirements within contracted hours.

To be proactive with clinical supervision and personal development reviews.

To ensure you are meeting all training requirements of your role.

To be actively participating in multi- disciplinary team meetings, and any other meetings require attendance

To work within trust policies & procedures.

To be aware of the risks associated with being a lone worker within the community and making sure you are adhering to the lone worker policy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities are to be performed under the direct/indirect supervision of a named qualified professional.

To maintain positive relationships within the multi-disciplinary team, and anyone else involved in the care of the client.

To maintain the dignity of the client at all times.

To escort clients to other care/social environments at times, following a risk assessment, and in collaboration with Occupational health if required.

To assist in helping clients to reach agreed care plan goals.

To assist and carry out referrals to other services under the guidance of a qualified professional.

To assist qualified professionals in the organisation and delivery of group therapeutic activities.

To undertake physical health screening as advised by a qualified professional.

To support with students and other visitors that spend time with the team.

To organise time effectively, working flexibly to service requirements within contracted hours.

To be proactive with clinical supervision and personal development reviews.

To ensure you are meeting all training requirements of your role.

To be actively participating in multi- disciplinary team meetings, and any other meetings require attendance

To work within trust policies & procedures.

To be aware of the risks associated with being a lone worker within the community and making sure you are adhering to the lone worker policy.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 2+ years experience in mental health
  • Experience of working the community
  • Confident in lone working

Desirable

  • Worked with Older Adults
  • Have had physical health skills training
  • Driving licence with access to a car

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths and English GCSE

Desirable

  • Willing to attend Training and development opportunities

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • oGood knowledge and understanding of mental health problems, learning disabilities and/or dementia.
  • oKnowledge and skills of working with risk, the ability to assess risk, and escalate risk.
  • oTo be flexible when working with complex, challenging clients to meet their needs.

Desirable

  • oCompetent in physical health observations, BP, ECG, or willingness to undertake training.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 2+ years experience in mental health
  • Experience of working the community
  • Confident in lone working

Desirable

  • Worked with Older Adults
  • Have had physical health skills training
  • Driving licence with access to a car

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths and English GCSE

Desirable

  • Willing to attend Training and development opportunities

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • oGood knowledge and understanding of mental health problems, learning disabilities and/or dementia.
  • oKnowledge and skills of working with risk, the ability to assess risk, and escalate risk.
  • oTo be flexible when working with complex, challenging clients to meet their needs.

Desirable

  • oCompetent in physical health observations, BP, ECG, or willingness to undertake training.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Older Adult CMHT

7 Edmund Road

Sheffield

S2 4EA


Employer's website

https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/working-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Older Adult CMHT

7 Edmund Road

Sheffield

S2 4EA


Employer's website

https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/working-us (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Nurse Practitioner

Leeanne Baker

leeanne.baker@shsc.nhs.uk

01143050600

Date posted

02 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

457-24-6671114

Job locations

Older Adult CMHT

7 Edmund Road

Sheffield

S2 4EA


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