Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Senior Care Assistant-Osborne Court Replacement Care Services

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Job summary

Osborne Court is a unique, specialist service that provides short breaks/ replacement care to children and adults with learning disabilities. The service supports those who require nursing care and are assessed as having complex health needs, or present with behaviours that may challenge

Both the children and adult services are looking for dynamic and motivated Senior Health Care Assistant`s to join their teams.The services aim to provide a welcoming environment where the children and service users have the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try new activities and that they have an enjoyable stay.

We are a supportive and motivated team who are passionate about the care we provide. You will be required to provide the highest quality care and ensure that the children and service users are at the heart of everything you do.

Main duties of the job

In the absence of a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for leading a shift. You will be required to administer medication and carry out specific clinical interventions. This is a hands-on role, which involves supporting the children and service users with personal care, carrying out moving and handling and supporting them to participate in a range of leisure activities. You will be required to undertake daily tasks such as making beds, washing bedding and clothing, preparing meals and assisting the children and service users at mealtimes.

You will need good verbal and written communication. The role involves regular communication with families, as well as other professionals such as social workers. It is essential that you have had experience of working with children and/ or adults with a learning disability. You will need to have basic IT skills in order to access various IT systems and assist with updating care files and complete assessments.

The post holder needs to be able to work flexible day and night shifts to meet the needs of the service.

About us

We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.

We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.

We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.

We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.

At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.

We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.

Date posted

27 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9798-5145

Job locations

Osborne Court

Osborne Road

Malvern

Worcestershire

WR14 1JE

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimum of two years relevant practical experience

Desirable

Working with children or adults with a learning disability.
Working with children or adults whose behaviour`s challenge.
Working with children or adults with profound and multiple disabilities

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of Learning disability, physical disability and associated healthcare needs.

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post
Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
MAPA Training
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Basic IT skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
Good organisational skills.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Able to work flexible shifts and be an adaptable team member

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimum of two years relevant practical experience

Desirable

Working with children or adults with a learning disability.
Working with children or adults whose behaviour`s challenge.
Working with children or adults with profound and multiple disabilities

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of Learning disability, physical disability and associated healthcare needs.

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post
Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
MAPA Training
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Basic IT skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
Good organisational skills.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Able to work flexible shifts and be an adaptable team member

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Osborne Court

Osborne Road

Malvern

Worcestershire

WR14 1JE

Employer's website

https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Osborne Court

Osborne Road

Malvern

Worcestershire

WR14 1JE

Employer's website

https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)