Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Support worker - Mid Home First

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Job summary

You will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of patient centred care under the supervision of a senior member of the Mid Home First; providing practical support to service users in performing day to day activities, guidance and education, and in assisting in their management and care based upon individual needs under the guidance of a senior member of the Team.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year, working shifts where appropriate and operationally required.

In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.

Main duties of the job

Please note that this role outline serves to provide an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities you may be expected to undertake during the course of your normal duties. It is not an exhaustive list and you will therefore be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that are considered to be commensurate with the band.

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

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

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.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-8371

Job locations

Linden Centre

Woodlands Way

Broomfield, Chelmsford

CM1 7LF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in the management and care of service users under supervision

Produce accurate and timely documentation / records on all clients in line with relevant codes and Trust policy

Assist senior staff in the ongoing assessment and observation of service users and provide timely and appropriate feedback

Assist in the risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the SU environment

Provide practical support to service users, carers

Transport / accompany service users to appointments

Attend Team meetings i.e. referral / review / business as appropriate

Report and document incidents as required

Support service users in activities of daily living such as meal planning, shopping, budget management

Support with employment, housing and benefit claims and paperwork

Undertake physical health care checks of service users, document and report results

Under supervision take part in assessing and reviewing care

Under supervision take part in group work (low level) such as relaxation, health promotion, sleep hygiene etc

Provide support to service user to promote concordance with medication and treatment regimes in line with Trust policy

Transport and store medications in line with Trust policy

Provide practical support, guidance and education for service users, carers

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.

Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process.

Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience.

Further information will be provided post interview.

This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in the management and care of service users under supervision

Produce accurate and timely documentation / records on all clients in line with relevant codes and Trust policy

Assist senior staff in the ongoing assessment and observation of service users and provide timely and appropriate feedback

Assist in the risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the SU environment

Provide practical support to service users, carers

Transport / accompany service users to appointments

Attend Team meetings i.e. referral / review / business as appropriate

Report and document incidents as required

Support service users in activities of daily living such as meal planning, shopping, budget management

Support with employment, housing and benefit claims and paperwork

Undertake physical health care checks of service users, document and report results

Under supervision take part in assessing and reviewing care

Under supervision take part in group work (low level) such as relaxation, health promotion, sleep hygiene etc

Provide support to service user to promote concordance with medication and treatment regimes in line with Trust policy

Transport and store medications in line with Trust policy

Provide practical support, guidance and education for service users, carers

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.

Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process.

Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience.

Further information will be provided post interview.

This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with patients with mental health problems

Desirable

  • National Care Certificate

Knowledgbe

Essential

  • Basic understanding of mental health condition and its effects on day to day living

Desirable

  • An understanding of the roles of multi-professional team members
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with patients with mental health problems

Desirable

  • National Care Certificate

Knowledgbe

Essential

  • Basic understanding of mental health condition and its effects on day to day living

Desirable

  • An understanding of the roles of multi-professional team members

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Linden Centre

Woodlands Way

Broomfield, Chelmsford

CM1 7LF


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Linden Centre

Woodlands Way

Broomfield, Chelmsford

CM1 7LF


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Susan Richardson

susan.richardson27@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-8371

Job locations

Linden Centre

Woodlands Way

Broomfield, Chelmsford

CM1 7LF


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