Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity for a band 3 Clinical Support Worker has arisen within our East Suffolk Community team for adults with learning disabilities and autism based in Ipswich covering the East Suffolk area. If you are looking for a fulfilling and varied role with a genuine desire to develop your career in a community learning disability team and a commitment to providing high quality, evidence-based interventions, then we want to hear from you.
As a team we continually strive to develop our quality health care services and we are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join our dynamic multi- disciplinary service. The successful applicant will be joining an innovative team of clinicians providing high quality heath interventions as part of the wider forward thinking, diverse multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively with nurses and other professional clinicians as well as multiple agencies.
Main duties of the job
Are you able to think and work creatively with individuals and their carers?
You will be able to work independently, supporting the delivery of person-centred care plans, as part of the holistic approach to learning disability. Communication and engagement are key for people with a learning disability or autism, so these are key skills required along with a positive, creative and caring approach to providing and delivering support.
You will also be able to demonstrate that you are able to apply your skills to a wide range of situations, working with a range of adults with a learning disability living within the East Suffolk community.
About us
The way we care for people with Learning Disabilities in Suffolk is changing at NSFT as we have recently benefitted from £1.3 million of investment for our Acute services and the role out of a new Learning Disability and Autism Specialist Service. The development is fully driven by the national Transforming Care Agenda.
The Learning Disability and Autism Specialist Service is not only being invested in financially, with a fresh approach to ideas and service delivery being supported by the Trust, we are confident our new model of care is the very best for the people we care for. We have a culture of continued learning, working as a close LD specialist pathway with each team having monthly protected days which includes a variety of training, reflection, supervision and service development. The entire pathway is focused on the further development of high-quality care in line with NHS LD standards alongside our colleagues in mainstream services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more
We place an emphasis on the importance of clinical supervision and continued professional development, as we regard this as a vital part of the delivery of care. We offer a variety of opportunities in a supportive, friendly and stimulating working environment, having access to reflective practice within the multi-disciplinary team. You will be part of an innovative and dynamic team which utilises an evidence-based perspective. Well support and encourage you to develop specialist experience and expertise as appropriate. You may wish to be part of QI projects or be part of a leadership group planning and implementing the driving change for Transforming Care and Quality Standards for Learning Disability. Here is your opportunity!
The candidate must have a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the community element of the role and the large geographical area that the East Suffolk Community Team cover. The team is based in Ipswich and there will be an expectation of travel.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more
We place an emphasis on the importance of clinical supervision and continued professional development, as we regard this as a vital part of the delivery of care. We offer a variety of opportunities in a supportive, friendly and stimulating working environment, having access to reflective practice within the multi-disciplinary team. You will be part of an innovative and dynamic team which utilises an evidence-based perspective. Well support and encourage you to develop specialist experience and expertise as appropriate. You may wish to be part of QI projects or be part of a leadership group planning and implementing the driving change for Transforming Care and Quality Standards for Learning Disability. Here is your opportunity!
The candidate must have a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the community element of the role and the large geographical area that the East Suffolk Community Team cover. The team is based in Ipswich and there will be an expectation of travel.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within the care sector
Desirable
- Previous experience working in community
- Learning Disability &/or mental health experience
Qualification
Essential
- Care Certificate (or within 12 weeks) NVQ or Diploma L 2/3 in H & SC
- NVQ L2/3, Diploma L2/3 in Health & Social Care or apprenticeship L2/3 (or commence framework within 4 months)
Desirable
- Training in communication / behaviour support / learning disability / autism
Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Makaton/BSL
- Previous experience of delivering training
Other
Essential
- Able to travel independently
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within the care sector
Desirable
- Previous experience working in community
- Learning Disability &/or mental health experience
Qualification
Essential
- Care Certificate (or within 12 weeks) NVQ or Diploma L 2/3 in H & SC
- NVQ L2/3, Diploma L2/3 in Health & Social Care or apprenticeship L2/3 (or commence framework within 4 months)
Desirable
- Training in communication / behaviour support / learning disability / autism
Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Makaton/BSL
- Previous experience of delivering training
Other
Essential
- Able to travel independently
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).
