Support Worker- Replacement Care-Adults Learning Disabilities

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Job summary

We offer Support to Service Users replacement care and provide a home from home environment.
Our service offers 24 hours, over seven days a week and is a nurse led support and therefore the shifts reflect this.
There is a 3 shift pattern that is adopted mornings, afternoons and nights which are rotated within our staff team. hours and working pattern per week e.g. 30 hours over 4 days out of 7 on a rota basis.
information about the team
If you are a person who is an experienced, enthusiastic, passionate and feel you can make a positive difference to Service Users lives then please do apply.
We welcome committed individuals who advocate for our Service Users.
Working in a lovely, supportive environment in the heart of Bromsgrove.
This role is not open to job share.

Main duties of the job

We provide a nurse led service for adults, covering 7 days a week, 24 hours each day.
The Successful applicant will have the opportunity to join a committed, dynamic staff team.
A desire to offer a home from home experience for each of the service users accessing Churchview.
Churchview is a unique servicer only one of nine in England, for adults with learning disabilities and living with significant health needs. We do not compromise on the support we offer our Service users.
We are a teaching service, supporting student nurses with placements with us and therefore support each staff member to develop as our service evolves and assist with a broad spectrum of courses to enhance each team members work experience.
Applicants must be aware that they may be asked to work at other sites if the need is required.

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. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. 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
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Date posted

10 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9798-5588

Job locations

Churchview, Princess of Wales Community Hospital

Stourbridge Road

Bromsgrove

B61 0BB

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g., GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post
Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
MAPA training
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Desirable

Learning Disabilities Award Framework

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities environment

Knowledge

Essential

To have a clear understanding of how to effectively offer personalised care.

Additional Criteria

Essential

A commitment in working to the highest standard of individualised support to meet each person needs who access our respite service

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Good, clear communication skills.

Desirable

To have some experience in alternative methods of communication BSL, Makaton.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g., GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post
Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
MAPA training
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Desirable

Learning Disabilities Award Framework

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities environment

Knowledge

Essential

To have a clear understanding of how to effectively offer personalised care.

Additional Criteria

Essential

A commitment in working to the highest standard of individualised support to meet each person needs who access our respite service

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Good, clear communication skills.

Desirable

To have some experience in alternative methods of communication BSL, Makaton.

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.