Health Care Support Worker,- Childrens Learning Disability Team

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The role of the Health Care Support Worker, in the Children's Learning Disability Team, is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Practitioner(s) to assess, plan, implement and review interventions to support children and young people with learning disabilities. This work will be in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards. The post holder will utilise their skills and knowledge to undertake health promotions and health interventions with the children and young people in community settings as appropriate including their home and schools.

This position is based within the Craven District and is a community based role which covers a vast geographical area. Therefore applicants are advised that the use or access to a car or suitable means of transport to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs may be of use as access to some public transport in unsociable hours weekends/nights may not be possible.

Closing- 9th Feb 2025

Shortlisting- 10th and 11th Feb 2025

Interview- 19th Feb 2025

Main duties of the job

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

453-25-6977092

Job locations

Keighley Health Centre

Oakworth Road,

Keighley (based in Craven)

BD21 1SA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and the person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UKPrior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and the person specification for further details about this role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

NNEB/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a child related subject
Good level of basic education and literacy

Desirable

NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Foundation degree in relevant area of study or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Two years' experience of working with children with special needs
Understanding of a range of work procedures and interventions, some of which are non-routine, which require a base level of theoretical knowledge

Desirable

Experience of implementing care plans and interventions in the community

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

NNEB/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a child related subject
Good level of basic education and literacy

Desirable

NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Foundation degree in relevant area of study or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Two years' experience of working with children with special needs
Understanding of a range of work procedures and interventions, some of which are non-routine, which require a base level of theoretical knowledge

Desirable

Experience of implementing care plans and interventions in the community

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.