Job summary
Home First Service is our first move into joint working with NHS and KCC colleagues.
This new Service has been designed to offer a wrap round supported discharge from Hospital or to provide an integrated approach to prevent hospitalisation.Initially, the service will operate within the Thanet and Canterbury areas with a base at Westbrook House in Margate. Itwill operate 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm.
This is a new and exciting opportunity for a someone with strong Leadership and Management qualities to be at the start, steering the service in the right direction. Someone who would welcome the chance to create an excellent team andsupport the staff through any challenges. Someone able to monitor performance as the service progresses and makechanges to suit the needs of the service.
In return you will receive a comprehensive wellbeing package including Kent Rewards and NHS Blue Light scheme,guaranteed hours and the potential for overtime.
This post will provide the opportunity to gain a breadth of experience with opportunities to further your career.
You will be employed by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, but equally accountable to Kent County Council.
For further information please contact:Evelyn Bateta - Operational Lead Home FirstEmail: evelyn.bateta@nhs.net
Sophie Williams- Head of Service for Rehab and TherapiesEmail: sophie.williams9@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Our Enablement and Urgent Care services are responsive and flexible with the aim of supporting people to develop andmaintain their independence within their home environment.
Our aim is to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and facilitate early discharge from the acute hospitals.
The ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day isessential. Car owner/driver essential (subject to the Equality Act 2010).
You should note that public transport is rarely a viable option as your role will involve travelling to rural areas, often with limited public transport.
We are looking for someone who:Believes in providing personalised support, building confidence and encouraging enablement.
Can work independently with confidence in their own decision-making skills.
Understands working to targets, budgets and reporting on both.
Wants to develop operational skills.
Has experience of working with a multi-skilled staff base and ensuring that these skills are used for the best outcomes.
Knowledge of working in the Health or Social Care sector is required.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team viakentchft.recruitment@nhs.netquoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team viakentchft.recruitment@nhs.netquoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Holding or willingness to work towards Management qualification at Level 5, Level 5 Diploma for Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Holding or willingness to work towards Qualified NVQ Assessor
- If it is stated in your Contract of Employment that you should be registered with an appropriate professional body, e.g. GSCC, then this registration must be maintained at all times
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Background in Adult Social Care and or Health Care or previous first line supervisor/line management experience
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of working to contract specifications and delivery to required standards.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to undertake and document formal risk assessments
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, People using the service and external contacts as required by the job
- Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills
- Ability to recruit, manage and develop a team of community-based Home First Support Workers, Home First admin staff and Home First Community Assessors
- Ability to trave across sites, car owner/driver with UK licence (subject to Equality Act 2020)
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Comprehensive awareness and understanding of the Outcomes as set out in the Health & Social Care Act 2008.
- Thorough awareness of legislative framework relating to the provision of enablement and domiciliary services
- In depth knowledge of Safeguarding (Adult Protection) issues and need to promptly refer any concerns to Line Manager
- Awareness of Data Protection and confidentiality issues
ABILITY TO MANAGE
Essential
- Ability to manage own time effectively
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering health and social care policies and procedures
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Holding or willingness to work towards Management qualification at Level 5, Level 5 Diploma for Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Holding or willingness to work towards Qualified NVQ Assessor
- If it is stated in your Contract of Employment that you should be registered with an appropriate professional body, e.g. GSCC, then this registration must be maintained at all times
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Background in Adult Social Care and or Health Care or previous first line supervisor/line management experience
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of working to contract specifications and delivery to required standards.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to undertake and document formal risk assessments
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, People using the service and external contacts as required by the job
- Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills
- Ability to recruit, manage and develop a team of community-based Home First Support Workers, Home First admin staff and Home First Community Assessors
- Ability to trave across sites, car owner/driver with UK licence (subject to Equality Act 2020)
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Comprehensive awareness and understanding of the Outcomes as set out in the Health & Social Care Act 2008.
- Thorough awareness of legislative framework relating to the provision of enablement and domiciliary services
- In depth knowledge of Safeguarding (Adult Protection) issues and need to promptly refer any concerns to Line Manager
- Awareness of Data Protection and confidentiality issues
ABILITY TO MANAGE
Essential
- Ability to manage own time effectively
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering health and social care policies and procedures
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.
