Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a care assistant to join our new High Dependency
unit as a Healthcare Assistant working 157.5 hours every 4 weeks. You will need to be
flexible to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
The individual will assist in the assessment, planning implementing and evaluate the
care of our service users under the guidance of qualified nurses. You will assisting in
supporting service users to engage in social/therapeutic activities, promotion of
effective relationships which enable and address spirituality, diversity and equality in
accordance to our organisations mission, values, vision and legislation.
Main duties of the job
- Provide advice and instruction to patients to explain any procedures being
undertaken
- To follow individual care and therapeutic programmes for patients under the
supervision of, a registered nurse.
- To support care plans help patients reach recovery goals, maintain ADLs, attend
appointments and develop coping strategies.
- Support registered nurses in physical health monitoring patients vital signs, drug or
alcohol screening and promoting of wellbeing.( When appropriately trained)
- To be supportive and communicative with patients and colleagues.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings.
- To ensure at all times patients are treated with care and compassion
- To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is respected and maintained at all times.
- Report any change or deviation from planned care package to registered nurses.
- To be informed and aware of the patients clinical condition and individual
circumstances to ensure the care and comfort of service users.
- To provide patients with personal care.
- To support in maintaining and promoting health and safety within the work
environment.
- Support and promote patient with management of their Section 17 leave of Mental
health Act.
- To assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection
control policy and procedures at all times
About us
Options for Care provides mental health recovery services in Birmingham. Our primary
objective is to empower service users and help them realise their full potential through
progressive improvements in their quality of life and a steady progression towards
recovery, culminating in successful discharge. We are proud to share our unwavering
commitment to our mission, vision, and values.
Mission Realising Potential
Vision We offer best-practice interventions to enable personal recovery and well-being.
Values
The individual is at the heart of everything we do.
We inspire, stimulate and empower people to achieve and grow through
compassionate, supportive and protective relationships.
We deliver and continuously evaluate high-quality service whilst respecting
differences, promoting dignity and supporting the privacy of others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate post graduate learning
- Care Certificate (Completed, or working towards)
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within mental health services or similar care experience
- To understand and adhere to the confidential nature of the work
- Understanding of the roles of individual members of the clinical multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience within a mental health rehabilitative environment
- Working Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and changes with Mental Health Act 2007
- Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Safeguarding procedures
Skills
Essential
- Basic Keyboard Skills
- Active Listening Skills
- Effective Communication, both verbal and non-verbal
- Written Skills
- Able to assist others in delivery of care
- Able to work with/without direct supervision
- Able to prioritise and organise own work, whilst also supporting others
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting families and carers
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within mental health services or similar care experience
- To understand and adhere to the confidential nature of the work
- Understanding of the roles of individual members of the clinical multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience within a mental health rehabilitative environment
- Working Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and changes with Mental Health Act 2007
- Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Safeguarding procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate post graduate learning
- Care Certificate (Completed, or working towards)
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within mental health services or similar care experience
- To understand and adhere to the confidential nature of the work
- Understanding of the roles of individual members of the clinical multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience within a mental health rehabilitative environment
- Working Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and changes with Mental Health Act 2007
- Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Safeguarding procedures
Skills
Essential
- Basic Keyboard Skills
- Active Listening Skills
- Effective Communication, both verbal and non-verbal
- Written Skills
- Able to assist others in delivery of care
- Able to work with/without direct supervision
- Able to prioritise and organise own work, whilst also supporting others
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting families and carers
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within mental health services or similar care experience
- To understand and adhere to the confidential nature of the work
- Understanding of the roles of individual members of the clinical multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience within a mental health rehabilitative environment
- Working Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and changes with Mental Health Act 2007
- Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Safeguarding 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.
