Health Care Assistant -Band 3 | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | coventry, CV2 1PG |
| Company: | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6181173/444-6181173-BL |
Summary
ADVERT
Services for people with
A Learning Disability
Development Centre Support Worker (Longford Area)
Band 3 (pro rata)
Recruiting for the following posts:
1 Part time position (30 hours per week)
Come and work with us at the Development Centre. We provide day opportunities for people with learning disabilities, who challenge traditional systems in place.
This is an exciting and innovative project where people who have had little opportunity to develop and express themselves are encouraged to grow. The atmosphere is very supportive with the emphasis on building relationships based on trust.
You will be working on a 1-1 basis, in a team environment with the support and guidance of the clinical lead / team leader and manager.
Be prepared to call on all your patience and to help with anything from intimate care to cooking, eating, going to the shops and other exciting trips and activities. Be prepared to be surprised – rewards could come at any time of the day.
This is your chance to make a difference and be instrumental in delivering a high quality community service with a good pension scheme and scope for career development.
You should be
Hold a full driving licence(Manual)
Be over 21 for insurance purposes.
For further information please contact Patrick Breen or Julie Gibson on 024 76364727
Come and work with us at the Development Centre. We provide day opportunities for people with learning disabilities, who challenge traditional systems in place.
This is an exciting and innovative project where people who have had little opportunity to develop and express themselves are encouraged to grow. The atmosphere is very supportive with the emphasis on building relationships based on trust.
Duties will include a range of tasks such as supporting individuals with a learning Disability and Autism with their everyday needs such as providing structured day service activities to meet their needs and supporting with the development of care plans to assist the individual to grow and expand on their strengths.
You will also be required to support with all aspects of care from nutrition to supporting with living skills and taking medication.
Be prepared to call on all your patience and to help with anything from intimate care to cooking, eating, going to the shops and other exciting trips and activities. Be prepared to be surprised – rewards could come at any time of the day.
This is your chance to make a difference and be instrumental in delivering a high quality community service with a good pension scheme and scope for career development.
You should be
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Have good communication skills
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Hold a full driving licence(Manual)
• Be over 21 for insurance purposes.
We are ambitious bold and innovative and we're always improving.
its an exciting time as we are transforming our services to provide more inclusive , person centred care.
Well invest in your development to help you get to wherever you want to go.
The Development Centre has a well established motivated team of individuals committed to Positive Behaviour Support and truly embrace new ideas and look forward to welcoming you to the team.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
• To support service users with personal care tasks such as bathing, washing etc. promoting respect, dignity and privacy.
• Help organise and support service users Day Services and organise trips.
• Provide a rich, stimulating environment, which enhances the life-style of the service users.
• Support the physical, mental, social and spiritual growth of the service users in the centre and in the community.
• Promotes activities, which are age appropriate and ‘culturally normative’ and take into account special individual needs.
• Provide a high quality service that is in-line with all (CQC) Care Quality Commission requirements and Trust policies / procedures.
• All aspects of domestic life will be carried out within the centre and their own home. i.e. cleaning, shopping, gardening, laundry and cooking and so on. Support workers will assist the service users to carry out these activities where appropriate and as identified in their Individual Life Plans.
• Act as a Key worker for designated service user.
Communication
• Promote effective communication systems by using a variety of communication techniques for service users and staff.
• Overcome barriers to communication with service users i.e. behaviours that challenge and sensory impairments.
• Ensure that all information is handled appropriately inline with Trust’s policies.
• Attend team meetings.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills/ Freedom to Act
• To ensure that an appropriate balance between individual rights and community safety is maintained.
• Along with other key professionals be able to assist and manage risk.
• Able to work with out direct supervision.
Planning and Organisational skills
• To have knowledge of and contribute to all service users individualised support plans and adhere to the support plan/risk assessments as documented.
• Ensure that any unexpected events/concerns/changes are brought to the attention of the Team Leader/Manager.
• Support the service user to tailor their activities, to offer opportunities in work, learning, leisure and relaxation that reflect their needs and wishes.
• Be responsible for prioritising own workload effectively.
Physical Skills
• The post holder will be required to undertake Moving & Handling training as they will need to support service users, using appropriate equipment in line with individual Moving & Handling risk assessments.
Responsibility for patients/clients
• Ensuring that the service user’s individual support plan is kept up to date and regularly reviewed.
• Encourage and support the participation of the service users, their families and advocates in all aspects of their lives.
• Along with other key professionals, be able to assist and manage risk.
Policy and service responsibilities
• Ensure all statutory and trust policies and procedures are complied with.
Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources
• Adhere to local protocols when supporting service users with their finances, and when handling Trust finances/property in line with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions.
This advert closes on Friday 19 Apr 2024
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