Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity? We are inviting
applications for an experienced band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join the Calderdale
Learning Disabilities Nursing Team. Theteam is a multi-disciplinary team that provides specialist
health support to both individuals, and their wider support networks. The
administrative base is in the vibrant town of Hebden Bridge.
The team is multi-disciplinary and provides specialist
health support to both individuals, and their wider support networks. The team
works agilely and covers the Calderdale locality. The work is varied and will
give the right candidate the chance to develop a range of skills working
alongside team colleagues in IST, occupational therapy, speech & language
therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, psychiatry and admin.
An interest and
or/experience in working creatively with people with a learning disability
and/or Autism Spectrum would be an advantage.
You will need to be a car driver and have the use of a vehicle to
undertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties given the
geographical area.
If you think you can help us
achieve our mission and you relate to our values, we look forward to your
application. If you would like any more information, please contact: Nicola Futcher on 07557 565844 or 01422 393841
for more information.
Main duties of the job
We
are seeking to recruit someone who matches our values and who can support us to
continue to provide high standards of care and support, The
post is a key role within the LD Community nursing team and the wider
Calderdale LD health team.
This is an
opportunity to work in a community team supporting the nurses and wider team to
deliver evidence based clinical nursing support by supporting the assessment
and information gathering and implementation of care plans.
Clinical
nursing team support aims to assess and meet the varying needs of individuals
with a learning disability. This results in improving health status and
reducing the health inequalities. The postholder also holds a key role in
supporting health promotion to ensure a health preventative approach where
possible.
We welcome
creative practice, you will expected to work autonomously, with the appropriate
support and guidance.
Work collaboratively with service users and their carers as well as other
professionals.
Developing
meaningful therapeutic relationships ensuring care is positive and safety is
maintained.
Visa sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa route can
only be considered if the prorated salary meets the minimum threshold of
£25,000, as required by the UK Visas and Immigration. For Band 3 roles, only
full-time positions at the top of the pay scale meet this threshold. Therefore,
sponsorship may not be possible depending on salary increment placement and
working hours.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is an opportunity to work in a community team having a strong focus on working
collaboratively with service users, families, carers and colleagues todeliver evidence based clinical nursing support by supporting the
assessment and information gathering to carry out identified holistic care
plans and implement these into practice.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is an opportunity to work in a community team having a strong focus on working
collaboratively with service users, families, carers and colleagues todeliver evidence based clinical nursing support by supporting the
assessment and information gathering to carry out identified holistic care
plans and implement these into practice.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills.
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users.
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator.
- Good IT/keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural understanding.
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
- Demonstrates Trust Values.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good administration and organisational skills.
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc. risks and act appropriately.
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- Experience of supervising/inducting others.
Experience
Essential
- In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs.
- In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence.
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- Of demonstrating own duties.
- Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement.
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
- Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF(regulated Qualification Framework)NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Or, level 2 qualification with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3.
- Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
Desirable
- Level 4 units in Health & Social Care.
- Experience of the speciality area.
- Willingness to undertake further study towards level 4 qualification.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Person Specification
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills.
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users.
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator.
- Good IT/keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural understanding.
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
- Demonstrates Trust Values.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good administration and organisational skills.
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc. risks and act appropriately.
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- Experience of supervising/inducting others.
Experience
Essential
- In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs.
- In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence.
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- Of demonstrating own duties.
- Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement.
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
- Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF(regulated Qualification Framework)NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Or, level 2 qualification with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3.
- Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
Desirable
- Level 4 units in Health & Social Care.
- Experience of the speciality area.
- Willingness to undertake further study towards level 4 qualification.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
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.
