Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

PART TIME 20 HOURS PER WEEK

We are looking to recruit a health care assistant to support the Living Well Programme at Slough Older People's Mental Health Service.

Are you committed to enabling older people with mental health challenges to live meaningful and fulfilling lives, following a diagnosis?

The successful applicant will work within the multi disciplinary team and support the treatment of people with mental health needs in their own homes and support the team to offer groups and activities as part of service offer. The successful applicant will also assist to implement the individualised care treatment plan by engaging with the individual as required.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include:

  • To assist and support the assessment and treatment of patients within the service
  • To accompany staff on home visits and assessments when required
  • To support people in their own homes by focusing on wellbeing and optimising independence
  • Transport patients and carers as required
  • To support group activities as part of the Living Well Program.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

15 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,329 to £26,958 a year per annum, pro rata (inc. of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

371-MHS666

Job locations

New Horizons

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. Experience of working in a mental health setting

2. Ability to drive and access to a car

3. Ability to work as part of a Team

4. Be flexible to support the team as required

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rashieda Ebrahim on 07909913261 or email: Rashieda.Ebrahim@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. Experience of working in a mental health setting

2. Ability to drive and access to a car

3. Ability to work as part of a Team

4. Be flexible to support the team as required

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rashieda Ebrahim on 07909913261 or email: Rashieda.Ebrahim@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Good basic education

Desirable

  • NVQ Level II/III

Previous Experience

Essential

  • The ability to engage and inspire confidence

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Mental Health setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Good reporting skills
  • Ability to apply sound judgement
  • The ability to engage and inspire confidence
  • Excellent written and communication skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions available for individuals experiencing mental health problems

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Full UK driving license and use of a car
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Demonstrate skills in identifying and reporting risks
  • Ability to work flexible hours
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Good basic education

Desirable

  • NVQ Level II/III

Previous Experience

Essential

  • The ability to engage and inspire confidence

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Mental Health setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Good reporting skills
  • Ability to apply sound judgement
  • The ability to engage and inspire confidence
  • Excellent written and communication skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions available for individuals experiencing mental health problems

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Full UK driving license and use of a car
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Demonstrate skills in identifying and reporting risks
  • Ability to work flexible hours

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

New Horizons

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

New Horizons

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager (Older People Services M.H.)

Rashieda Ebrahim

Rashieda.Ebrahim@berkshire.nhs.uk

07909913261

Details

Date posted

15 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,329 to £26,958 a year per annum, pro rata (inc. of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

371-MHS666

Job locations

New Horizons

Slough

SL1 2BJ


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