Job summary
We currently
have a vacancy for a school carer in one of our Worcestershire schools. We will
provide full training and support will be given.
As a Home Support Worker, you will
be delivering care to children or young people within the school environment.
This involves being trained to competently deliver specialist care procedures,
e.g. tracheostomy care, home ventilation, enteral feeding dependant on
individual needs.
Successful applicants will meet the child/ young
person at school and provide 1;1 care during the school day. We
pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across
Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term
career as well as flexibility, continual professional development as well as a
wide range of wellbeing and support. If you would like to discuss informally if
this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can
be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of
a multi-disciplinary team involved in the assessment and care of children with
complex nursing needs.
To communicate at an appropriate level for
individual children, young people and their carers
Undertake nursing duties, as agreed with the
Orchard Service who are responsible for the child/ young person. This may
include ventilation, tracheostomy, enteral feeding etc.
To understand
individual plans of care to ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of
a change in condition or problem occurring.
Assist with the
personal care and comfort of the child and to maintain the childs dignity and
privacy at all times, including manual handling when necessary.
Assist in
maintaining a safe environment for the child, family/carers and staff,
including safe use of equipment, reporting any malfunctions urgently.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
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pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do
you have experience working with children with additional or complex health
needs? Are you dedicated to providing help, care, and support to those who most
need it?
We
are looking for committed people to work within our dedicated Home Support Team
who provide essential complex health care to children, young people, and their
families.
This is an opportunity to
really make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their
family by providing clinical care within the home setting. This is predominantly night
working (various hours) with flexibility to work day hours for training.
By
joining our team, you will be providing valuable opportunity for a child, young
person, and family to meet their full potential and achieve their chosen life
outcomes.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do
you have experience working with children with additional or complex health
needs? Are you dedicated to providing help, care, and support to those who most
need it?
We
are looking for committed people to work within our dedicated Home Support Team
who provide essential complex health care to children, young people, and their
families.
This is an opportunity to
really make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their
family by providing clinical care within the home setting. This is predominantly night
working (various hours) with flexibility to work day hours for training.
By
joining our team, you will be providing valuable opportunity for a child, young
person, and family to meet their full potential and achieve their chosen life
outcomes.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Knowledge
Essential
- Child Protection legislation
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with children, particularly those with special needs and their families
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Excellent interpersonal skills Relevant professional standards
- Friendly and approachable for children and their parents
- Ability to work on own initiative Adaptable, self motivated and enthusiastic
- Ability to work flexibly
- Able to work nights and weekends
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification e.g. NNEB, Diploma in Childhood Studies, NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
- Ability to complete in depth training re complex nursing care for individual children/ young people.
- The post holder will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Knowledge
Essential
- Child Protection legislation
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with children, particularly those with special needs and their families
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Excellent interpersonal skills Relevant professional standards
- Friendly and approachable for children and their parents
- Ability to work on own initiative Adaptable, self motivated and enthusiastic
- Ability to work flexibly
- Able to work nights and weekends
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification e.g. NNEB, Diploma in Childhood Studies, NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
- Ability to complete in depth training re complex nursing care for individual children/ young people.
- The post holder will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Orchard Service, Estates Block
Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
B61 0BB
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
