Job summary
We are looking for someone who:
- Believes in providing personalised support
- Can work independently and flexibly
- Respect, privacy and dignity
- Looking to develop their skills
- Develop operational strengths
- Works to targets
- Good IT skills
Ability to understand the business need and who want to expand their knowledge in both a Health and Social Care setting.
Knowledge of working within the Health or Social Care sector is required, with strong assessment skills to support and steer people through their recovery and then move on to be as independent as possible.
The operational hours of the service are 08:00 - 20:00 seven days a week (working on a shift basis).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.
Main duties of the job
Home First Assessors work closely with people who use our services, their families, friends and carers, who all play aninvaluable role in how our users experience our services.
They are expected to be kind and responsive, professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services provided across the Health and Social Care economy by:
- Keeping the people who use our services as safe as possible through the use of sound judgement and effective risk assessments, escalating concerns to the relevant professional in a timely manner.
- Ensuring the people using our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnershipwith people throughout the care planning process.
- Using all resources available, both professional and non-professional that will enhance enablement.
- Prepare and present cases at a weekly meeting with the Registered Practitioner ensuring that every aspect of the persons journey through the service is available to ensure a judged decision based on up to date information.
- Carry out initial assessment in a timely way. Support and supervise and guide the Home First Support Workers to enable them to carry out their work confidently andeffectively.
- Carry out risk assessments both for the environment and the person.
- Be prepared to train as a trained trainer in Moving and Handling.
- Carry out Moving and Handling assessments once the person is in their own home.
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
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) 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.net, quoting 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
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) 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.net, quoting 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
- Care Certificate
- Literacy and numeracy skills
Experience:
Essential
- Experience of working in Health or Social Care
- Demonstrates an interest in caring for the health and welfare of adults needing support in the community
- Working independently and as part of a remote team
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands and can apply key Health & Safety procedures relevant to the role
- Knowledge of equipment provision to support enablement promote independence
- Awareness and compliance with equality policies, procedures and legislation
- Understands the role and remit of the unregistered worker
- Awareness of national policies and legislation, its relevance to care settings and its application across health and social care services
Skills and abilities:
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work
- Ability to cope with change
- Ability to use own initiative
- Excellent IT skills across a wide range of applications
Personal Attributes:
Essential
- Full, valid UK driving licence, or a full, valid driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country licence). KCHFT & KCC are committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability
Ability to manage self & others:
Essential
- Ability to manage own time effectively
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering health and social care policies and procedures
Desirable
- Line management or supervisory experience
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- Care Certificate
- Literacy and numeracy skills
Experience:
Essential
- Experience of working in Health or Social Care
- Demonstrates an interest in caring for the health and welfare of adults needing support in the community
- Working independently and as part of a remote team
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands and can apply key Health & Safety procedures relevant to the role
- Knowledge of equipment provision to support enablement promote independence
- Awareness and compliance with equality policies, procedures and legislation
- Understands the role and remit of the unregistered worker
- Awareness of national policies and legislation, its relevance to care settings and its application across health and social care services
Skills and abilities:
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work
- Ability to cope with change
- Ability to use own initiative
- Excellent IT skills across a wide range of applications
Personal Attributes:
Essential
- Full, valid UK driving licence, or a full, valid driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country licence). KCHFT & KCC are committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability
Ability to manage self & others:
Essential
- Ability to manage own time effectively
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering health and social care policies and procedures
Desirable
- Line management or supervisory experience
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).
