Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate person who is passionate about supporting people with a learning disability and other complex needs, especially during times of deterioration in mental health and behaviours of concern.
This role is within the Intensive Support Function (ISF) of the Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) which also includes a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Clinical Psychologist. The focus is on providing a person centred approach to individuals who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
East CLDT has two bases, one in Macclesfield on Lea Bank Close and one in Crewe on Eaton Street, the base identified for the successful applicant is negotiable. However, there is an expectation that the role covers both areas and other areas in the Trust when required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in supporting the team to carry out day to day observations as part of assessments and also interventions to enable people to receive the appropriate support they require.
Supporting individuals to engage in activities that are meaningful to them and also be able to model these to staff supporting the person to enable them to provide the best support for the individual.
There is an expectation in working flexibly at times, both in terms of working hours in the day and travelling around the Trust footprint and out of area when required.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We have been recognised by the Health Service Journal as one of the top places to work in the health service for the last two years running. CWP also scored the highest in the north west (among mental health, learning disability and community Trusts) for staff "recommending CWP as a place to work" in the NHS Staff Survey 2020.
We have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool - and provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.
Apply now to join our skilled and friendly teams and help us to deliver our vision to improve health and wellbeing by providing high quality care. We offer a variety of roles at all levels.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health care or willing to carry this out in the future. Also, other relevant experience and qualifications to support the role.
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing training and development
Desirable
- A1 Assessors award
- Up to date basic life support training
- ECDL
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
- Ability to Support clients in crisis
- Knowledge and management of clients with LD and other associated health needs
- Record Keeping & report writing skills, including IT skills to manage electronic patient notes
- Ability to Deliver training to other professionals, service users and carers
- Basic working knowledge of legislation and policy relating to learning disabilities (e.g. mental health act; mental capacity act; DoLs/ Liberty Protection Safeguards, Mansell reports etc
Desirable
- Special interests related to one or more of the teams priority areas (behaviours of concern; mental health; physical health, neurodevelopmental conditions or forensics)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year Direct experience of working with clients with learning disabilities
- Experience of person centred planning and person centred approaches to care
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a range of settings
Desirable
- Working within a community team or other MDT
- Experience of working with people with a range of complex needs (challenging behaviour; mental health forensics; physical health)
- Experience of co facilitating groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health care or willing to carry this out in the future. Also, other relevant experience and qualifications to support the role.
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing training and development
Desirable
- A1 Assessors award
- Up to date basic life support training
- ECDL
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
- Ability to Support clients in crisis
- Knowledge and management of clients with LD and other associated health needs
- Record Keeping & report writing skills, including IT skills to manage electronic patient notes
- Ability to Deliver training to other professionals, service users and carers
- Basic working knowledge of legislation and policy relating to learning disabilities (e.g. mental health act; mental capacity act; DoLs/ Liberty Protection Safeguards, Mansell reports etc
Desirable
- Special interests related to one or more of the teams priority areas (behaviours of concern; mental health; physical health, neurodevelopmental conditions or forensics)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year Direct experience of working with clients with learning disabilities
- Experience of person centred planning and person centred approaches to care
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a range of settings
Desirable
- Working within a community team or other MDT
- Experience of working with people with a range of complex needs (challenging behaviour; mental health forensics; physical health)
- Experience of co facilitating groups
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.
