Job summary
Do you have an interest in working with deaf adults to provide a range of creative, social, physical and educational activities and a passion to share your knowledge and skills with people so they progress in their recovery?
An opportunity has arisen to join the John Denmark Unit team based at Prestwich hospital. The post holder will provide Support, give Time to an allocated group of service users and promote their Recovery.To assist the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) in the care planning process.
The aim of the John Denmark Unit is to support deaf service users, who predominantly use British Sign Language through care pathways that foster a deaf identity, facilitate a positive self-image, increase self-esteem and aid recovery. The unit consists of 18 inpatient beds, 4 female beds and 14 male beds. We require dynamic individual who has an interest and positive attitude to working with deaf adults
You will engage with service users in a positive and professional manner and work closely with the Occupational Therapist and MDT to plan and co-ordinate a programme of therapeutic activities both on and off the ward.
The post will fulfil a key role in implementing discharge plans, as well as planning safe and therapeutic activities within the inpatient unit and in the community, aimed at promoting social inclusion post discharge.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of a qualified practitioner the post holder will plan and coordinate and implement a range of individual and group activities designed to meet the needs of the services users.
Contribute to a therapeutic programme, as part of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team.
Be an excellent communicator and motivator, know how to use time effectively, be empathetic and compassionate.
The post holder will be required to use their initiative when working independently on the unit and are expected to report any clinical progress or change to a qualified practitioner and record findings in electronic care records.
The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' and their carers.
The post holder will embrace the core values of the Organisation and adopt the principles of the All About Me deaf Recovery model.
Promote safe practice; value the aims of service users; Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice; Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change; Value social inclusion
The post holder will contribute to ensuring the activity programme operates 7 days a week between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- NVQ Level 2/ Care Certificate or and equivalent level of experience within a care environment or role
- Experience of working with people who have mental health problems
- Experience of using activity in a care environment
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent
- British Sign language or deaf awareness qualifications/ training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recovery model
- IT Skills for electronic record keeping
- Understanding of mental health illness and how this can impact upon peoples ability to maintain their activities of daily living
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation, e.g. MHA, Safeguarding, Risk assessment, All About Me
- Demonstrates a positive attitude to service users, carers. other staff
- Comittment to service development, effective team work, flexible approach to working
- Understanding of deaf mental health and deaf identity/Culture
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings, with service users who have differing levels of communication
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to other team members where appropriate
- Ability to manage sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy and develop effective interpersonal relationships with the MDT
Desirable
- Worked within a deaf setting and understands how being deaf can impacts all aspects of peoples lives
- Recognisies and is able to adapt communication to ensure accessibility for deaf people
- Ability to lead groups creative, active, leisure skills that will support service users
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- NVQ Level 2/ Care Certificate or and equivalent level of experience within a care environment or role
- Experience of working with people who have mental health problems
- Experience of using activity in a care environment
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent
- British Sign language or deaf awareness qualifications/ training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recovery model
- IT Skills for electronic record keeping
- Understanding of mental health illness and how this can impact upon peoples ability to maintain their activities of daily living
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation, e.g. MHA, Safeguarding, Risk assessment, All About Me
- Demonstrates a positive attitude to service users, carers. other staff
- Comittment to service development, effective team work, flexible approach to working
- Understanding of deaf mental health and deaf identity/Culture
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings, with service users who have differing levels of communication
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to other team members where appropriate
- Ability to manage sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy and develop effective interpersonal relationships with the MDT
Desirable
- Worked within a deaf setting and understands how being deaf can impacts all aspects of peoples lives
- Recognisies and is able to adapt communication to ensure accessibility for deaf people
- Ability to lead groups creative, active, leisure skills that will support service users
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).
