Job summary
Community Support Worker - Dementia Intensive Support Team Band 3 - £20,330 - £21,777 per annum Full Time - 37.5 hours per week Location - Castle Point & Rochford / Southend
An exciting opportunity as arisen to join the Dementia Intensive Support Team as a Community Support Worker.
Main duties of the job
You will assist the qualified nursing staff in providing care and support of people with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of dementia and their carers within the acute Trust, mental health Trust, community settings and/or patients own home.
You will provide person centred care and working within the recovery model approach enabling patients to work towards their goals and within their care plans.
At EPUT we believe our workforce are our strongest asset and we make it a priority to ensure we develop and create strong career pathways for our current staff and new staff coming in to our organisation. Our Health Care Support Worker Role works at a band 3 level, however we want to offer the opportunity to those that may not have the current qualifications or relevant experience the chance to start their NHS career and would welcome and encourage applications from those that do not meet the personal specification but are willing to undergo additional training required to fulfil the job role.
Due to our strong sense of commitment in our staff training and development we will automatically enrol every successful health care support worker we appoint on to an apprenticeship unless you declare otherwise at interview. Please be aware however if you do not currently hold the relevant skills and qualification to meet the essential criteria to work as a band 3 Health Care Assistant and do not wish to undertake an apprenticeship we will be unable to continue with your application.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for reporting regularly to the Team Lead or other qualified staff, working both under supervision and on their own, reporting any relevant changes in the patients condition and environment.
The post holder is responsible for undertaking assigned tasks that involve providing direct patient care in the community. Patients, relatives, carers and other staff will find the post holder flexible, approachable and with a helpful disposition.
This job description is subject to regular review and may be amended in the future after discussion with management. It is to be read in addition to existing Trust policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for reporting regularly to the Team Lead or other qualified staff, working both under supervision and on their own, reporting any relevant changes in the patients condition and environment.
The post holder is responsible for undertaking assigned tasks that involve providing direct patient care in the community. Patients, relatives, carers and other staff will find the post holder flexible, approachable and with a helpful disposition.
This job description is subject to regular review and may be amended in the future after discussion with management. It is to be read in addition to existing Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Care certificate or willingness to complete
Desirable
- NVQ qualification - level 3 or equivalent
- Experience of working with or caring for people with dementia
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to improving patient care
- Good standard of Education
- Good record keeping
- Previous experience of working within Mental health services
- Supporting and being supervised by registered nurses
- Knowledge of services provided within community setting
Desirable
- Awareness of patients mental health issues, physical health care needs and well being initiatives
- Knowledge of Care Programme Approach
- Health and Safety Awareness
- Knowledge of benefits and housing issues
- Basic knowledge of Mental Capacity Act
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Be involved and participate in the Appraisals process
- Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality
- Able to work with limited supervision.
- Assist in the provision and care to patients
- Offer support when required
- Awareness to seek assistance when required
- Awareness of when to request assistance from senior and other members of the team
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to feedback accurate information to other members of the team
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable and Self motivated
- Ability to maintain high standards
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Well presented, upholding EPUT policy and procedures
- Be aware of customer care issues within the Trust, upholding these principles
- Treating patients with respect and dignity
- Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour
- Ensures that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day and that any matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly; or raised with the relevant Line Manager; or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Fitness Analysis as appropriate
- Current driving licence
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Care certificate or willingness to complete
Desirable
- NVQ qualification - level 3 or equivalent
- Experience of working with or caring for people with dementia
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to improving patient care
- Good standard of Education
- Good record keeping
- Previous experience of working within Mental health services
- Supporting and being supervised by registered nurses
- Knowledge of services provided within community setting
Desirable
- Awareness of patients mental health issues, physical health care needs and well being initiatives
- Knowledge of Care Programme Approach
- Health and Safety Awareness
- Knowledge of benefits and housing issues
- Basic knowledge of Mental Capacity Act
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Be involved and participate in the Appraisals process
- Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality
- Able to work with limited supervision.
- Assist in the provision and care to patients
- Offer support when required
- Awareness to seek assistance when required
- Awareness of when to request assistance from senior and other members of the team
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to feedback accurate information to other members of the team
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable and Self motivated
- Ability to maintain high standards
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Well presented, upholding EPUT policy and procedures
- Be aware of customer care issues within the Trust, upholding these principles
- Treating patients with respect and dignity
- Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour
- Ensures that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day and that any matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly; or raised with the relevant Line Manager; or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Fitness Analysis as appropriate
- Current driving licence
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harland Centre / Southend Hospital
Castle Point & Rochford / Southend
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
