Senior Health Care Support Worker Learning Disabilities

NHS; Hebden Bridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity? We are inviting applications for an experienced band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join the Calderdale Learning Disabilities Nursing Team. The Calderdale Learning Disability Community Health Team is a multi-disciplinary team that provides specialist health support to both individuals, and their wider support networks. The administrative base is in the vibrant town of Hebden Bridge.

The team works agilely and covers the Calderdale locality. The work is varied and will give the right candidate the chance to develop a range of skills working alongside team colleagues in IST, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, psychiatry and admin.

An interest and/or experience in working creatively with people with a learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum would be an advantage.

If you think you can help us achieve our mission and you relate to our values, we look forward to your application. If you would like any more information, please contact: Nicola Futcher on 07557 565844 or 01422 393841 for more information.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to recruit someone who matches our values and who can support us to continue to provide high standards of care and support. The post is a key role within the LD Community nursing team and the wider Calderdale LD health team.

This is an opportunity to work in a community team supporting the nurses and wider team to deliver evidence based clinical nursing support by supporting the assessment and information gathering and implementation of care plans.

Work collaboratively with service users and their carers as well as other professionals.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Under the supervision/direction of registered health care professionals/associate practitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support as and when necessary, in the delivery of psychological and physical care to a defined group of people.
• As part of a healthcare team, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to people that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop and maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive and empathetic approach, communicating effectively and informatively.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the care and treatment programmes of a designated group of service users to enable you to instruct, advise & guide service users, family and carers.
• Be required to concentrate for periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan, and respond to issues of concern appropriately.
• Exercise a degree of independence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches when delivering tasks.
• Ensure the care experience is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyone with respect, dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trust's Values.
• Contribute to the care planning process.

Person Specification

Experience

• In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs.
• In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence.
• In dealing with the public.
• In working as an effective team member.
• Of demonstrating own duties.
• Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement.

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates excellent customer care skills.
• Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users.
• Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
• Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
• Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations.
• Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
• Demonstrates Trust Values.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good administration and organisational skills.
• Able to use observation skills to identify potential service user, environmental risks and act appropriately.

Qualifications

• GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent.
• Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
• Willingness to undertake further study towards level 4 qualification.

Personal Attributes

• Responsive attitude and approach.
• Dress appropriately for the environment.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential.

Training

• Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
• Must be willing/able to undergo job development and 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 name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust