Job summary
If a high volume of applications is received this post may close early.
The post holder will work within a 24-hour service under the supervision of qualified nurses.
The main aspects of the role are to provide effective, high-quality, person-centred care to service users within the older peoples care division with a functional mental health diagnosis.
The post holder will be actively involved in the delivery of direct patient care and in ensuring that patients' physical, psychological and emotional needs are met in a way that promotes independence and well being.
Main duties of the job
- Obtain basic personal information from the service user, as required at the time of admission to the service.
- Ensure that the service user is orientated to the clinical environment.
- To complete personal care for service users.
- Help diffuse situations where there is behaviour that challenges using the correct de-escalation and physical intervention techniques appropriate to the client group.
- Provide ongoing support to the service users and their carers.
- Contribute to maintaining the safety of service users through careful observation of both individuals and the environment in which they are being cared for, in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Policies and Procedures.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
- Relocation packages are available
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
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- Enable service users to establish their needs for support (advocacy) and enable them to obtain that support.
- Undertake personal care duties, including bathing, toileting and feeding.
- Provide and support service users right to choice within service delivery.
- Promote independence of the service users with activities of daily living giving assistance, as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
- Enable service users to establish their needs for support (advocacy) and enable them to obtain that support.
- Undertake personal care duties, including bathing, toileting and feeding.
- Provide and support service users right to choice within service delivery.
- Promote independence of the service users with activities of daily living giving assistance, as required.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate ability to complete aspects of training as identified, as necessary
- Able to work independently
- Understanding of working with challenging behaviours
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in a Health & Social Care related field or equivalent qualification/experience
- Evidence on ongoing learning
- Care Certificate
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate ability to complete aspects of training as identified, as necessary
- Able to work independently
- Understanding of working with challenging behaviours
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in a Health & Social Care related field or equivalent qualification/experience
- Evidence on ongoing learning
- Care Certificate
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
