Job summary
We are looking for a proactive support worker to work predominately night shifts at Shepherd House, however some day time working may be available. We are an 15 bed inpatient Rehabilitation Ward for adults with complex and enduring mental health diagnoses.
Main duties of the job
The role involves supporting the nurse in charge to deliver care.
Supporting and engaging with patients during the evening.
Promoting healthy sleep and physical health interventions.
Observing patients and keeping patients safe.
Recording care on patients health records.
Maintaining the safety of the environment and light cleaning duties.
Food preparation.
About us
The organisation offers a wide range of education and learning support.
Mandatary training is included for the role.
Opportunities are available to be able to move on in the role and complete training to become a Nursing associate or Nurse apprenticeship.
Regular supervision.
Team building and away days.
Flexible Working: We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, home-working, part time hours, flexible start/finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The organisation offers a wide range of education and learning support.
Mandatary training is included for the role.
Opportunities are available to be able to move on in the role and complete training to become a Nursing associate or Nurse apprenticeship.
Regular supervision.
Team building and away days.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role is for a permanent support worker working 30 hours a week, predominately nights.
The hours are 19:00 to 07:30.
The role involves supporting the nurse in charge to deliver care.
Supporting and engaging with patients during the evening.
Promoting healthy sleep and physical health interventions.
Observing patients and keeping patients safe.
Recording care on patients health records.
Maintaining the safety of the environment and light cleaning duties.
Food preparation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The organisation offers a wide range of education and learning support.
Mandatary training is included for the role.
Opportunities are available to be able to move on in the role and complete training to become a Nursing associate or Nurse apprenticeship.
Regular supervision.
Team building and away days.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role is for a permanent support worker working 30 hours a week, predominately nights.
The hours are 19:00 to 07:30.
The role involves supporting the nurse in charge to deliver care.
Supporting and engaging with patients during the evening.
Promoting healthy sleep and physical health interventions.
Observing patients and keeping patients safe.
Recording care on patients health records.
Maintaining the safety of the environment and light cleaning duties.
Food preparation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills
- Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
- Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties
- Experience of being supervised
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills
- Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
- Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties
- Experience of being supervised
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).
