Job summary
Hours per week -22.5 / 30 / 37.5 hours available
Are you interested in a challenging your expectations of working with people with a Learning Disability?
Do you wish to make a real difference? If you are then we have a job for you!
We are looking for someone who is dynamic, enthusiastic and person centred to join our team in the assessment and treatment hospital for people with learning disabilities who may exhibit behaviours that challenge or have mental health issues. You will need to be resilient and prepared to think about the positives rather than focusing on challenges. In return we offer the chance to work with some highly complex people in an extremely rewarding job where no day is the same as the last. You will be joining a team of highly skilled and committed individuals and will become part of the Multi-disciplinary team.
We have Band 2 and Band 3 posts available and the expectations for these roles is included within the Job descriptions attached.
Berkeley House provides a service to our patients, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and staff are required to work a full rotation of shift including nights.
If shortlisted it is strongly advised to come and have a look round and discuss with staff the unit and its remit prior to attending interview.
For more information about this role please don't hesitate to contact Moses Dube (Manager), Steph Sims or Lucy Hobbs (Deputy Manager) on 01453 563100
Main duties of the job
- To assist qualified staff in the provision of nursing care (including health promotion) as detailed in individual care plans
- Participate in the performing of appropriate tasks necessary to meet the needs of the ward / unit
- Assist service users outside the unit / ward environment to establish and maintain social contacts for extended periods without supervision from qualified staff (including driving Trust vehicles)
- To undertake tasks that facilitate the smooth running of the unit / ward in liaison with qualified staff including the preparation and delivery of social, sports and recreational activities for unit / ward patients
- Accurately record patient information
- To work collaboratively with Hotel Services and other departments to ensure that the unit / ward environment is clean, tidy and welcoming
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Health Care Assistant/ Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care / services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistant, Social Care Workers and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/ Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.
You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Health Care Assistant/ Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care / services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistant, Social Care Workers and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/ Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.
You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of competency-based training in a relevant health or social care area
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a Learning Disabilities / Mental health or social care setting
- Experience of working in a team and independently
- Experience in the assessment of patients
Desirable
- Experience of lone working and decision making
- Experience of providing social and recreational activities
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of mental illness or learning disabilities and its impact on the Individual
- Knowledge of how mental illness has an impact on motivation, social skills and activities and on the individual and their families
- Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and management obtained through formal in-house training course
- Awareness of issues surrounding diversity and anti-discriminatory practice
- Understanding of the basic principles of Infection Control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of competency-based training in a relevant health or social care area
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a Learning Disabilities / Mental health or social care setting
- Experience of working in a team and independently
- Experience in the assessment of patients
Desirable
- Experience of lone working and decision making
- Experience of providing social and recreational activities
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of mental illness or learning disabilities and its impact on the Individual
- Knowledge of how mental illness has an impact on motivation, social skills and activities and on the individual and their families
- Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and management obtained through formal in-house training course
- Awareness of issues surrounding diversity and anti-discriminatory practice
- Understanding of the basic principles of Infection Control
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).
