Job summary
Are you passionate about Young People and looking to start or continue your career in healthcare? We are excited to be recruiting to opportunities to come and work with us as Healthcare Support Workers across our units; CAMHS PICU and the Bethlem Adolescent Unit based on the Bethlem site, and the Tyson East 2 unit, currently based on the Bethlem site (will move to the Maudsley site, date to be confirmed).
We are looking for individuals who are kind and caring with a genuine desire to help and support our young people and their families. If this sounds like you, then you already have the skills that make a great Healthcare Support Worker.
Those who are new to care are invited to apply for Band 2 positions and will be offered the Care Certificate training as part of our investment in your training and development.
Those who have experience and a Care Certificate from the NHS* will be eligible to apply for the band 3 role of Senior Healthcare Support Worker.
*non NHS Care Certificates will be considered with the requirement to complete some additional competencies before commencing on a band 3.
Main duties of the job
What we need:
- A positive and caring attitude
- Children and young people focused care
- Enthusiasm
- A determination to do a good job
- Willingness to learn and undertake training
Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the young people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues.
Working under the direct supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse/ Senior Health Care Support Worker/ Assistant Practitioner/Nurse Associate to support the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.
This role will require the postholder to provide hands on care in the prevention, management, and de-escalation of violence in in-patient settings, using approved techniques. The postholder(s) will be required to undertake Seni Lewis training (and assessment to be deemed competent) to obtain the required skills in the prevention, management and de-escalation of violence.
About us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners.
SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse/ Senior Health Care Support Worker/ Assistant Practitioner/Nurse Associate
- Undertake activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support.
- Provide hands-on care to service users including:
o Undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non- judgmental way.
- Recognising and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining the service users respect and dignity at all times and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity.
- Escalating any concerns to a Registered Nurse.
- Monitoring and recording service user clinical observations as directed by a Senior Clinician/Registered Nurse/ B4, such as physical observations and vital signs and escalating as appropriate any signs or symptoms of deterioration or that do not fulfil the personal parameters to the relevant professional.
- Implementing the principles of recovery: encouraging and supporting service users to engage with healthy lifestyles, participate in community meetings and other activities of their interest.
See enclosed JD for details on main responsibilities.
Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse/ Senior Health Care Support Worker/ Assistant Practitioner/Nurse Associate
- Undertake activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support.
- Provide hands-on care to service users including:
o Undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non- judgmental way.
- Recognising and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining the service users respect and dignity at all times and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity.
- Escalating any concerns to a Registered Nurse.
- Monitoring and recording service user clinical observations as directed by a Senior Clinician/Registered Nurse/ B4, such as physical observations and vital signs and escalating as appropriate any signs or symptoms of deterioration or that do not fulfil the personal parameters to the relevant professional.
- Implementing the principles of recovery: encouraging and supporting service users to engage with healthy lifestyles, participate in community meetings and other activities of their interest.
See enclosed JD for details on main responsibilities.
Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NHS Care Certificate
- English and Mathematics basic qualifications (eg GCSE at grade C or above) or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 2/3 Health and Social care qualification / working towards qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- At least one year as a Healthcare Support Worker, or equivalent level of experience.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision, and acting on own initiative, within protocols, policies and care plans.
- Approachable and Self-aware and demonstrate an ability to self-reflect.
- Positive attitude even when dealing with distressing situations.
Desirable
- Training and experience in specialist skills such as ECG, Vital Signs, Phlebotomy
- Experience in facilitating groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NHS Care Certificate
- English and Mathematics basic qualifications (eg GCSE at grade C or above) or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 2/3 Health and Social care qualification / working towards qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- At least one year as a Healthcare Support Worker, or equivalent level of experience.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision, and acting on own initiative, within protocols, policies and care plans.
- Approachable and Self-aware and demonstrate an ability to self-reflect.
- Positive attitude even when dealing with distressing situations.
Desirable
- Training and experience in specialist skills such as ECG, Vital Signs, Phlebotomy
- Experience in facilitating groups
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.
