Job summary
The post holder will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to clients in care homes with 1:1 care and their carers/ families. The aim of the service is to help individuals with Dementia and other Mental Health Diagnosis to be supported in their place of residence (own home, care/nursing homes, extra care) by the people with whom they are familiar plus the input of the DISS/OP CRHT for as long as clinically appropriate. The key aim of the support worker is to work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to
- Reduce the number of people relocated to care homes.
- Reduce numbers admitted to hospital A&E.
- Reduce out of area placements.
- Reduce the level of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) one to one support for those assessed as requiring a level of care need because of illness or disability.
- Training care home staff to better care for residents with Dementia.
- To help those with Dementia live an increased quality of life.
- To support older people in a Mental Health Crisis.
This role is car drivers who hold full driver's licence only.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team based in Beech Close Dunstable andTwinwoods Bedford. The post holder will be expected to visit service users in their homes or in community locations. The post holder will support care home, service users and their family by educating, advising and give practical support to reduce admissions into hospital, reduce one to one care if appropriate.Work will cover Bedfordshire area except Luton and hours of work will be 9am to 8pm, 7 days per week.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSEs A-C including English and Maths
- NVQ in care level 2/3 or equivalent level of training/ qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working with adults with mental health problems in either a health or social care setting
- Experience of working with families and carer.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of working in a Home Treatment team and with individuals in crisis
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Fluent in both oral and written English
- Ability to form appropriate and respectful working relationships with a diverse range of people.
- Ability to respond positively to people who are distressed or who behave in a challenging manner.
- Ability to relate and listen to people with mental health problems and provide emotional support and care.
- Ability to reflect on own working practice and its impact upon service users and other MDT staff.
- Ability to maintain clear, concise and timely written communication.
- Basic knowledge of the importance of ethnicity, culture and social circumstances in providing effective care.
- Car user to travel to care homes and service user's homes in the county.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the impact of dementia in older people.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of the range of services available to people living with dementia.
OTHER
Essential
- Responsible, flexible, reflective and caring attitude.
- Ability to cope under pressure in stressful situations.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in potentially stressful situations and working to meet targets.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSEs A-C including English and Maths
- NVQ in care level 2/3 or equivalent level of training/ qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working with adults with mental health problems in either a health or social care setting
- Experience of working with families and carer.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of working in a Home Treatment team and with individuals in crisis
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Fluent in both oral and written English
- Ability to form appropriate and respectful working relationships with a diverse range of people.
- Ability to respond positively to people who are distressed or who behave in a challenging manner.
- Ability to relate and listen to people with mental health problems and provide emotional support and care.
- Ability to reflect on own working practice and its impact upon service users and other MDT staff.
- Ability to maintain clear, concise and timely written communication.
- Basic knowledge of the importance of ethnicity, culture and social circumstances in providing effective care.
- Car user to travel to care homes and service user's homes in the county.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the impact of dementia in older people.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of the range of services available to people living with dementia.
OTHER
Essential
- Responsible, flexible, reflective and caring attitude.
- Ability to cope under pressure in stressful situations.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in potentially stressful situations and working to meet targets.
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).