Job summary
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Sheffield Place is looking for a Band 3
Support Worker to provide support within our NHS Continuing Healthcare Learning Disability team.
This role would include visits to individuals
on the caseload within the team who are in receipt of NHS funding in various
care settings including their own home, supported living and residential/nursing
care. The role includes responding to telephone enquiries, liaison with care
providers, and attending Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
If you have excellent communication skills and a
motivation to provide a high quality service to the individuals on our caseload,
we will welcome your application.
If you have used any Artificial Intelligence (AI)
programmes, such as ChatGPT, to support your application, please declare this
at the start of your supporting statement.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the CHC Care Manager:
- To visit individuals in a variety of care settings as well as within the individuals own home.
- Communicates with individuals who have barriers to understanding and acceptance.
- To work alongside individuals and their family representative/s ensuring that the support that is in place is meeting the individuals needs.
- Develop close working links with partner agencies, promoting joint working in a co-ordinated manner.
- Contribute and support to CHC senior nurse to enable completion of relevant assessments or reviews.
- Involve individuals in care decisions and gain consent where required.
- To be competent in the use of SystmOne for management of individual records and information and ensure that each contact with a individual or their family is documented accurately.
- To report back to the Senior Nurse or another team members any concerns after each visit.
- To update all the relevant personalised documentation under the guidance of the case load holder senior nurse so that resource/funding decisions can be made.
- To attend and contribute to regular staff team meetings
- To always maintain individual confidentiality.
If you are interested in the role and think you have the right experience and abilities as detailed in the job description, please contact 0114 305 1700 or via email syicb-sheffield.sheffieldchc@nhs.net to speak to Laura Downing, LD Team leader or Nancy Marshall Care Manager for an informal discussion.
About us
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board oversees health
and social care for a population of 1.4m people. Working through our 4 places, Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield, we are building on the
strengths, capacity and knowledge of all those directly involved with our local
communities to deliver our four key aims of Improving outcomes in
population health and healthcare; Tackling inequalities in outcomes, experience
and access; Enhancing productivity and value for money; and Helping the NHS
support broader social and economic development.
Our near 1,000 staff are committed to addressing the broader
health, public health, and social care needs of the population across South
Yorkshire through our values of One Team, Empowered and Innovative. We work as a key partner with the
Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) of health and care providers within the South
Yorkshire Integrated Care System (ICS) to collectively deliver health and care
services that meet the needs of the local population. In total there are 186 GP
practices in the region, 72,000 health and social care professionals working
across seven NHS trusts and four local authorities, and a further 6,000
voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations. We work
alongside all these colleagues through local councils, our VCSE
partners and other partners to address health inequalities and wider
determinants of health in South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire ICB is a Disability Confident Employer
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To uphold South Yorkshire ICBs current Policies and Procedures.
- To uphold all National and Local Policies and Procedures, and ensure you are familiar with them e.g., Safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act guidance.
- To work to outcomes determined nationally following papers and reports outlining current best practices and standards and as directed by senior staff.
- To ensure you maintain safe working practices and attend all annual or statutory training as directed by the senior nurse, including fire safety, moving and handling and basic first aid/life support.
- Assist with maintaining the welfare and safety of the service users and staff with due regard to accident reporting and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- To promote the ICB when dealing with members of the public or caring for service users by ensuring all your interactions and communications promote a professional image, e.g., answering the telephone in keeping with the ICBs Standards.
- To demonstrate honesty and integrity in all situations, working conscientiously to a high standard.
- To promote a positive approach to all aspects of your role.
- To have and participate fully in an annual personal development plan and performance development review, identifying gaps in knowledge and training, ensuring you are up to date with your practice to fulfil effectively your PDR profile outline.
- To take responsibility for and fulfil your work plan objectives, being willing to learn new skills and new practices.
- To participate in regular PDRs/1:1s with your supervisor to discuss your work performance.
- To be flexible to the changing individuals needs and service development
Communication and relationships
- Provide information to members of the team when requested, in relation to any variance from plan/delivery targets and contribute to the implementation of solutions
- To attend and contribute to regular staff team meetings and to attend case conferences and reviews as appropriate.
- To maintain individual confidentiality at all times.
Analytical and judgement
- To participate in the evaluation procedures within the team.
- Participate in relevant meetings, reporting attendance and providing information where requested.
Planning and organisation
- To take responsibility for and fulfil your work plan objectives, being willing to learn new skills and new practices.
- Support team in service improvement, public health, workforce or commissioning strategies and contribute to any associated action plans, in accordance with the agreed priorities of the wider team.
- To be flexible to the changing individuals needs and service development.
Physical Effort
- Competent keyboard and IT skills. Able to use Office 365 packages, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations.
- The postholder must be independently mobile and able to travel to undertake the role.
Patient/Client Care
- Contribute to the planning, delivery and monitoring of interventions and/or treatments.
Policy and Service Development
- To work within ICB policies and practices, and taking direction from Senior Managers and guidance from the senior nurse, using your judgement and experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To uphold South Yorkshire ICBs current Policies and Procedures.
- To uphold all National and Local Policies and Procedures, and ensure you are familiar with them e.g., Safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act guidance.
- To work to outcomes determined nationally following papers and reports outlining current best practices and standards and as directed by senior staff.
- To ensure you maintain safe working practices and attend all annual or statutory training as directed by the senior nurse, including fire safety, moving and handling and basic first aid/life support.
- Assist with maintaining the welfare and safety of the service users and staff with due regard to accident reporting and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- To promote the ICB when dealing with members of the public or caring for service users by ensuring all your interactions and communications promote a professional image, e.g., answering the telephone in keeping with the ICBs Standards.
- To demonstrate honesty and integrity in all situations, working conscientiously to a high standard.
- To promote a positive approach to all aspects of your role.
- To have and participate fully in an annual personal development plan and performance development review, identifying gaps in knowledge and training, ensuring you are up to date with your practice to fulfil effectively your PDR profile outline.
- To take responsibility for and fulfil your work plan objectives, being willing to learn new skills and new practices.
- To participate in regular PDRs/1:1s with your supervisor to discuss your work performance.
- To be flexible to the changing individuals needs and service development
Communication and relationships
- Provide information to members of the team when requested, in relation to any variance from plan/delivery targets and contribute to the implementation of solutions
- To attend and contribute to regular staff team meetings and to attend case conferences and reviews as appropriate.
- To maintain individual confidentiality at all times.
Analytical and judgement
- To participate in the evaluation procedures within the team.
- Participate in relevant meetings, reporting attendance and providing information where requested.
Planning and organisation
- To take responsibility for and fulfil your work plan objectives, being willing to learn new skills and new practices.
- Support team in service improvement, public health, workforce or commissioning strategies and contribute to any associated action plans, in accordance with the agreed priorities of the wider team.
- To be flexible to the changing individuals needs and service development.
Physical Effort
- Competent keyboard and IT skills. Able to use Office 365 packages, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations.
- The postholder must be independently mobile and able to travel to undertake the role.
Patient/Client Care
- Contribute to the planning, delivery and monitoring of interventions and/or treatments.
Policy and Service Development
- To work within ICB policies and practices, and taking direction from Senior Managers and guidance from the senior nurse, using your judgement and experience.
Person Specification
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills
- Good General IT skills, knowledge of MS Office packages Word, Excel, and Outlook
Attributes
Essential
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Willingness to undertake relevant training.
- Professional calm and efficient manner
- Demonstrate a strong desire to contribute to improving performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of behavioural/mental health assessment tools, collecting and processing observational information e.g. (ABCs/risk assessments).
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care environment
- Experience of community team working
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent
- Numerate and literate.
- Problem Solving skills
- Able to follow both verbal and written instruction
- Able to relay correct messages both verbal and written.
- Ability to demonstrate a genuine interest in working with people with a learning disability.
- Able to form positive therapeutic relationships with individuals and carers
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines
- Record keeping and preparing reports.
- Ability to recognise and report any changes in patients condition.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good time keeping
Desirable
- Knowledge of legal documentation and intestacy rules
- Understanding of Data Protection legislation
Person Specification
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills
- Good General IT skills, knowledge of MS Office packages Word, Excel, and Outlook
Attributes
Essential
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Willingness to undertake relevant training.
- Professional calm and efficient manner
- Demonstrate a strong desire to contribute to improving performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of behavioural/mental health assessment tools, collecting and processing observational information e.g. (ABCs/risk assessments).
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care environment
- Experience of community team working
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent
- Numerate and literate.
- Problem Solving skills
- Able to follow both verbal and written instruction
- Able to relay correct messages both verbal and written.
- Ability to demonstrate a genuine interest in working with people with a learning disability.
- Able to form positive therapeutic relationships with individuals and carers
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines
- Record keeping and preparing reports.
- Ability to recognise and report any changes in patients condition.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good time keeping
Desirable
- Knowledge of legal documentation and intestacy rules
- Understanding of Data Protection legislation
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).