Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who have a passion for caring for older adults. This role requires a person who has previous care experience, whether this be personal or in a professional setting. The person must have reliable IT, written and verbal communication skills, is creative and practical; works well with teams and is confident. We expect you to be willing to learn and develop your skills, also prioritise your workload and contribute to new ideas to improve the care and experience of our patients.
Main duties of the job
The role of engagement support worker involves interacting with the older and sometimes younger adult on a one to one and group basis in a ward area. Resources such as games, books, films, TV, art, crafts, hairdressing, reading and music are available to enhance the engagement experience. Training will be provided including Trust and ward Induction.
Shift times are during the day; these posts require some weekend and bank holiday working as part of the ward rotas. You will be ward based and there will be times when you will be asked to move areas to support as needed.
About us
If this interests you, apply now and don't miss this opportunity to make a real difference to the quality of patient care at CHFT. Your ideas will be valued as we work together to get results.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of engagement support worker involves interacting with the older and sometimes younger adult on a one to one and group basis in a ward area. Resources such as games, books, films, TV, art, crafts, hairdressing, reading and music are available to enhance the engagement experience. Training will be provided including Trust and ward Induction.
Shift times are during the day; these posts require some weekend and bank holiday working as part of the ward rotas. You will be ward based and there will be times when you will be asked to move areas to support as needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of engagement support worker involves interacting with the older and sometimes younger adult on a one to one and group basis in a ward area. Resources such as games, books, films, TV, art, crafts, hairdressing, reading and music are available to enhance the engagement experience. Training will be provided including Trust and ward Induction.
Shift times are during the day; these posts require some weekend and bank holiday working as part of the ward rotas. You will be ward based and there will be times when you will be asked to move areas to support as needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- educated to GCSE or equivalent level
- Willingness to work toward care certificate
Experience
Essential
- previous experience of working with older people with Dementia
- experience of working with or devising group activities
Desirable
- experience of working with patients with dementia
- knowledge of the conditions of delirium and dementia
- awareness of delirium prevention and management strategies
Practical/intellectual skills
Essential
- ability to work as a team member
- ability to work in a busy enviornment
- good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
- able to use initiative as necessary
- aware of own limitations/level of competence
Desirable
- able to plan delegated workload
- experience of record keeping
- insight into roles and responsibilities of this post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- educated to GCSE or equivalent level
- Willingness to work toward care certificate
Experience
Essential
- previous experience of working with older people with Dementia
- experience of working with or devising group activities
Desirable
- experience of working with patients with dementia
- knowledge of the conditions of delirium and dementia
- awareness of delirium prevention and management strategies
Practical/intellectual skills
Essential
- ability to work as a team member
- ability to work in a busy enviornment
- good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
- able to use initiative as necessary
- aware of own limitations/level of competence
Desirable
- able to plan delegated workload
- experience of record keeping
- insight into roles and responsibilities of this post
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.
