Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Support worker to improve patient's access to services to increase positive health outcomes and decrease health inequalities taking into account reasonable adjustments.
Supporting members of the multi-disciplinary team you will work with children and adults who have a learning disability and a range of health needs including mental health and behaviour that is challenging.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with both children and adults, and will be involved in a range of clinical activities, including assessments, interventions and care planning in the community.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support implementation of Positive Behaviour support plans to provide intensive support to patients, carers and care providers to prevent/ reduce admission to inpatient units.
Offer early/timely intervention when there is deterioration in a patients condition by working with staff and the patient within their home offering assessment and intervention, including practical hands-on support.
To be part of the team providing a rapid response to potential placementbreakdown.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support implementation of Positive Behaviour support plans to provide intensive support to patients, carers and care providers to prevent/ reduce admission to inpatient units.
Offer early/timely intervention when there is deterioration in a patients condition by working with staff and the patient within their home offering assessment and intervention, including practical hands-on support.
To be part of the team providing a rapid response to potential placementbreakdown.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 or the equivalent level of Knowledge and skill gained through experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who have learning disabilities
- Knowledge and understanding of care procedures and policies appropriate for this level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 or the equivalent level of Knowledge and skill gained through experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who have learning disabilities
- Knowledge and understanding of care procedures and policies appropriate for this level
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).
