Job summary
STEPS is looking for like-minded Care Assistants who share the values and philosophies integral to the success of STEPS. You will encounter a number of different disabling injuries and illnesses and be an integral part of the team supporting clients to live as independently as possible. As a Care Assistant you will be working closely with the clients, their family, and the Interdisciplinary team. You will support the care and therapy for clients physical and emotional needs, following the nursing and therapy rehabilitation care plans closely. Care Assistants have a very varied and rewarding role, having the opportunity to work closely with clients and the skilled nursing and therapy teams at STEPS. This role is suitable for individuals passion for rehabilitation and a willingness to learn who have experience in care and / rehabilitation, students studying a health related degree, or individuals who would like a new challenge and may not have worked in care previously. All training will be provided as part of the induction process.
We offer enhanced rates for working weekends and nights:
Rates of Pay
Mon-Friday 7am-7pm £12.00-£12.91
Mon-Thursday 7pm-7am £15.60-£16.78
Saturday/ Sunday 7am-7pm £15.60-16.78
Friday-Sunday 7pm-7am £18.00-19.37
Bank Holidays are paid at weekend rates.
Main duties of the job
The Care Assistant at STEPS will provide high quality holistic care to STEPS clients, who have complex care and rehabilitation needs whilst supporting the client to be as independent as possible.
They provide day to day care and rehabilitation support to STEPS clients in line with their rehabilitation plans, often providing a first port of call for clients needs
They work with and support an inter-disciplinary team of nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychology team and occupational therapists delivering care and rehabilitation
Benefits
While you are supporting our clients through their journey, STEPS will support you with a fantastic benefits package:
- Free onsite parking for night workers
- Discounted travel pass scheme
- Company sick pay scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement of 33 days holiday (pro rata)
- Life assurance scheme (four times your annual salary)
- Private medical cover
- Critical Illness Cover (three times your annual salary)
- Income protection scheme (75% in the case of illness or incapacity for up to five years)
- Paid time to complete mandatory training
- Free specialist internal training
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Blue light card
- Vivup benefits platform
- Access to support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme
- 1% employee pension contribution with 7% employer contribution
- Benefit from supernumerary shifts as part of onboarding before commencing with your usual shift pattern
About us
STEPS is a purpose-built 23-bedroom, unique rehabilitation facility, able to deliver high-quality care from a range of medical and rehabilitation specialists on Abbeydale Road, Sheffield. It is a unique environment that provides rehabilitation to clients who have suffered serious injuries and debilitating neurological illnesses.
STEPS has been designed to feel non-clinical, comfortable and homely and we hope you will agree STEPS is like no other care facility you will have worked in. Our specialists work collaboratively under one roof and clients can access a wide range of therapies and specialist robotic and VR rehabilitation equipment. You will be working within our interdisciplinary team comprised of Consultants in rehabilitation medicine; spinal injuries, amputations, anaesthetics, plastic surgery and pain management, physiotherapists; occupational therapists; speech and language therapists; neuro-psychologists; neurologic music therapist; prosthetic and orthotic specialists and amongst other nurses experienced in complex care. This is an excellent opportunity to develop professionally and expand your experience in an exceptional setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To provide a high standard of personal care to STEPS clients in line with their care and rehabilitation plans.
- To assist with nursing care as instructed by the nursing staff, including bathing, bed making, assisting with eating and drinking and helping with meals as necessary.
- To provide rehabilitation support to STEPS clients in line with their rehabilitation plans, often providing a first port of call for clients needs.
- To work with and support an inter-disciplinary team of nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychology team and occupational therapists delivering care and rehabilitation
- To deliver (where appropriate and asked to do so) or support delivery of rehabilitation sessions for STEPS clients.
- To provide feedback to the senior team on how clients are progressing with their rehabilitation, escalating issues and concerns in accordance with STEPS Policies and Procedures.
- To deliver in accordance with STEPS procedures and policies at all times
- Additional duties as assigned by either the Lead Rehabilitation Assistant, Senior Rehabilitation assistant and / or Senior Nurse on duty
COMMUNICATIONS:
To effectively communicate using a variety of styles that demonstrates the values and behaviours of STEPS.
To communicate with people clearly and in a manner and at a level and pace appropriate to their abilities, preferences and beliefs.
To develop effective relationships with patients, carers, staff, suppliers and others as from time to time may be required.
PEOPLE and ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
To be responsible for day to day work load allocation, interacting with the STEPS team as appropriate
FINANCE
To use all resources responsibly being mindful of the implications of your decisions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To provide a high standard of personal care to STEPS clients in line with their care and rehabilitation plans.
- To assist with nursing care as instructed by the nursing staff, including bathing, bed making, assisting with eating and drinking and helping with meals as necessary.
- To provide rehabilitation support to STEPS clients in line with their rehabilitation plans, often providing a first port of call for clients needs.
- To work with and support an inter-disciplinary team of nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychology team and occupational therapists delivering care and rehabilitation
- To deliver (where appropriate and asked to do so) or support delivery of rehabilitation sessions for STEPS clients.
- To provide feedback to the senior team on how clients are progressing with their rehabilitation, escalating issues and concerns in accordance with STEPS Policies and Procedures.
- To deliver in accordance with STEPS procedures and policies at all times
- Additional duties as assigned by either the Lead Rehabilitation Assistant, Senior Rehabilitation assistant and / or Senior Nurse on duty
COMMUNICATIONS:
To effectively communicate using a variety of styles that demonstrates the values and behaviours of STEPS.
To communicate with people clearly and in a manner and at a level and pace appropriate to their abilities, preferences and beliefs.
To develop effective relationships with patients, carers, staff, suppliers and others as from time to time may be required.
PEOPLE and ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
To be responsible for day to day work load allocation, interacting with the STEPS team as appropriate
FINANCE
To use all resources responsibly being mindful of the implications of your decisions.
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- To be able to deliver care in a way which is positive, engaging, respectful, and mindful of client dignity at all times Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of interdisciplinary working
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English grade C or above
Desirable
- NVQ II or equivalent qualification in a relevant or related field Safeguarding Level 2 / 3 training Care Certificate First Aid Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with care and/or rehabilitation needs (paid or voluntary) Competent user of a range of IT software packages and ability to learn new systems quickly
Desirable
- Experience working within a care / rehabilitation setting Experience working with people with complex care needs Experience communicating with people with complex communication needs and ability to adapt accordingly Client record/note keeping experience Understanding of CQC Regulations, the Health and Social Care Act Experience of working to clinical procedures and processes Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act, Client Confidentiality, Equality and Diversity, and Safeguarding Delivering basic first aid Fire safety training / warden experience
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- To be able to deliver care in a way which is positive, engaging, respectful, and mindful of client dignity at all times Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of interdisciplinary working
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English grade C or above
Desirable
- NVQ II or equivalent qualification in a relevant or related field Safeguarding Level 2 / 3 training Care Certificate First Aid Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with care and/or rehabilitation needs (paid or voluntary) Competent user of a range of IT software packages and ability to learn new systems quickly
Desirable
- Experience working within a care / rehabilitation setting Experience working with people with complex care needs Experience communicating with people with complex communication needs and ability to adapt accordingly Client record/note keeping experience Understanding of CQC Regulations, the Health and Social Care Act Experience of working to clinical procedures and processes Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act, Client Confidentiality, Equality and Diversity, and Safeguarding Delivering basic first aid Fire safety training / warden experience
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.
