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Health Care Support Worker
3 months ago
Job summary
Hours Per Week
Ward 19 is basedat The Priestley Unit, a Mental Health Unit at Dewsbury & DistrictHospital, Dewsbury and is for the assessment and treatment of varied mentalhealth conditions, usually in adults over the age of 65.
We are lookingfor a highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual tocome and join our team.
We offer a commitment to workforce development andtraining, and work very closely with our Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapyand Psychology teams. This allows us to provide a highly responsive service tomeet our clients needs.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing numberof applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Jobapplication forms. Over reliance on AI-generatedcontent in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selectingcandidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance yourapplication, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Main duties of the job
You will need todemonstrate a real understanding of the client group and have a genuineinterest and enthusiasm for older adult in-patient care, flexible working, andpersonal development. You will need tohave good communication and time management skills which would enable you toassist in the delivery of outstanding care.
Positive patientengagement and involving service users in their care are priorities for ourservice delivery as well as ensuring that our practice is safe and effective.
We are a strongand cohesive team who value and respect our patients, carers and colleagues. Ifyou feel that you are able to offer these attributes then we would like to hearfrom you.
All employees of the Trust are stronglyencouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.
Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Under thesupervision/direction of registered health care professionals/associatepractitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support asand when necessary, in the delivery of psychological and physical care to adefined group of people.
As part of a healthcareteam, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care topeople that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.
Develop and maintainmeaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive andempathetic approach, communicating effectively and informatively.
Demonstrate anunderstanding of the care and treatment programmes of a designated group ofservice users to enable you to instruct, advise & guide service users,family and carers.
To make the appropriate adjustments independently within ownlevel of competence and be able to communicate any changes to service users andregistered health care professionals.
Be required to concentratefor periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan eg,following the observation policy, taking, recording of physical observationsetc, and responding to issues of concern appropriately. This may include areasof work requiring physical effort, with regard to risk, health & safety.
Exercise a degree ofindependence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches whendelivering tasks. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems,within own levels of competence.
Ensure the careexperienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyoneeg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect,dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values.
Contribute to the careplanning process. Understand the principles underlying care planning eg,enabling the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/independence/recovery.
Implement care withinwell-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and establishedclinical care plans. Organise a range ofactivities eg, facilitate meaningful activities for individuals or smallgroups.
Apply knowledge of longerterm health conditions eg, Diabetes, Obesity, smoking cessation etc, providingadvice and support.
Undertake the physicalaspects of care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items ofequipment in delivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate tothe role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.
Assist in dealing withverbal/physical aggression using de-escalation techniques, this may include theneed for restraint and/or seclusion (as appropriate to the role).
Attend to the serviceusers personal care needs as required.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
As appropriate to the role: Demonstrates excellent customer care skills. Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users. Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role. Excellent communicator, numeracy and literacy skills level 3 and good IT/keyboard skills. Diversity/Cultural understanding. Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust. Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc. Non-judgemental, empathetic manner. Demonstrates Trust Values. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good administration and organisational skills. Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc. risks and act appropriately. Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction.
Desirable
Language skills other than English. Experience of supervising/inducting others.
Training
Essential
Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area. Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training. Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Physical Attributes
Essential
A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Personal Attributes
Essential
Responsive attitude and approach. Dress appropriately for the environment. Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
Qualifications
Essential
Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF(regulated Qualification Framework)NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent. Or, level 2 qualification with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3. Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
Desirable
Level 4 units in Health & Social Care. Experience of the speciality area. Willingness to undertake further study towards level 4 qualification.
Experience
Essential
In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs. In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence. In dealing with the public. In working as an effective team member. Of demonstrating own duties. Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills. Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement.