Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a therapy assistant within the Wirral Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT). We are a multi-disciplinary team who serve adults aged 18 and over who have a learning disability. The role is community based and you will be visiting service users in their own homes and other community settings.
You will workunder the guidance of specialist physiotherapists and occupational therapists, through joint visits and/or lone working to provide person-centred assessments and interventions to promote health and wellbeing. Effective communication and a compassionate approach are essential for this role.
The role includes working closely with our multi-disciplinary team to ensure we achieve best care for service users and their families/carers.
Main duties of the job
- To triage referrals and complete initial therapy assessments to inform prioritisation.
- Carrying out observations for complex assessments and feeding back to the lead therapist.
- Independently carry out treatment activities/programmes at the request of a therapist
- Collecting, delivering and demonstrating use of specialist equipment
- Delivery of treatment through group work, alongside qualified practitioners.
- Support with delivery of specialist training within CWP and to external agencies
- Documentation of clinical contact and contribution to reports and care plans.
CLDT is a dynamic team that strives to develop our service in line with national guidance, therefore the duties of this role may change over time
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, 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 think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that 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 inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
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 £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
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.
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 (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, 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 think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that 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 inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
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 £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
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.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Learning Disability / mental health related NVQ level 2
- To demonstrate a range of work procedures and practices base level of theoretical knowledge
- Completion of or Working towards Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 3 months of start date
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in LD / Mental health
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Clear understanding of working within a Person Centred framework
- Understanding of positive behavioural support and the importance of consistency in the delivery of support and care
- Knowledge and management of clients with LD and other associated health needs
- Record keeping and report writing skills, including IT skills to manage electronic patient notes
- Ability to demonstrate how to Implement clinical care/care plans Ability to undertake observations and record these accurately
- Good computer / IT skills
Desirable
- Special interests related to one or more of the teams priority areas (challenging behaviour, autism, active support, communication)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a range of settings
- Experience working with people who have challenging behaviour
- Experience of supporting people with a learning disability in planning and implementing activity programmes
Desirable
- Working with a community team or other MDT.
- Experience of demonstrating modelling activities to less experienced support workers/carers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Learning Disability / mental health related NVQ level 2
- To demonstrate a range of work procedures and practices base level of theoretical knowledge
- Completion of or Working towards Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 3 months of start date
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in LD / Mental health
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Clear understanding of working within a Person Centred framework
- Understanding of positive behavioural support and the importance of consistency in the delivery of support and care
- Knowledge and management of clients with LD and other associated health needs
- Record keeping and report writing skills, including IT skills to manage electronic patient notes
- Ability to demonstrate how to Implement clinical care/care plans Ability to undertake observations and record these accurately
- Good computer / IT skills
Desirable
- Special interests related to one or more of the teams priority areas (challenging behaviour, autism, active support, communication)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a range of settings
- Experience working with people who have challenging behaviour
- Experience of supporting people with a learning disability in planning and implementing activity programmes
Desirable
- Working with a community team or other MDT.
- Experience of demonstrating modelling activities to less experienced support workers/carers.
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.
