Bank Waking Night Support Worker
| Posting date: | 14 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.73 to £11.73 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 November 2024 |
| Location: | Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HCPA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCPA002832 |
Summary
About the Company
Residential Detox and Rehabilitation at Oxygen is tailored to meet individual needs. Upon arrival, individuals will be assessed by a specialist doctor. The doctor will prescribe a medically assisted detox programme, ranging from two weeks (alcohol dependent) to three months (opiate/ benzodiazepines/ stimulants/ polydrug and alcohol dependant).
Why should I apply for this Bank Waking Night Support Worker job?
Care Professional Academy Rewards include:
• Herts Rewards (Vivup)
• XO Student Discount
• Access to the NUS Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!
• Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
• Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.
And a lot more...
• Access to full training in care certificate or progression onto NVQ’s
• Medical insurance after the probation period is completed.
• Pension scheme enrolment
• 35 days annual leave
• DBS paid for
What does this Bank Waking Night Support Worker job involve?
Hours of Work: Up To Full Time Hours Per Week - Shifts Times: 9pm to 8am
• You will be responsible for the dispensing of the individuals' medication, monitoring any changes, and recording these on their Medication Administration Records Sheet (MARS). This will also include detoxification medication, for the individuals who are going through alcohol, opiate, or any other reduction regimes.
• You will work closely with the medication lead, to update them on any medication or health requirements of the individuals.
• You will be required to carry out administration duties by updating individuals' records, health care plans, risk management, and care plans, to help support the day team with the running of the service.
• You will support individuals to meet the goals set out in their recovery plans, demonstrating the ability and skills needed to motivate, inspire, challenge and support service users to achieve and maintain abstinence from illicit substances and/or alcohol.
Am I the right person for this Bank Waking Night Support Worker job?
• Experience with working with people substance dependency
• To be empathetic to the needs and circumstances of individuals
• An understanding of mental health and social services and knowledge of a range of statutory and voluntary support agencies
• Ability to establish and maintain clear boundaries with individuals
• Ability to work on own initiative, use good judgement, prioritise accordingly, meet deadlines and seek help and advice when appropriate.
• To demonstrate self-awareness and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunities as they relate to service delivery and partnership working. Able to challenge attitudes to change behaviours.
• Competent IT skills Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and a willingness to learn and engage with other programmes as required
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work within a pressured environment
• Ability to positively promote Druglink to attract referrals and ensure an excellent reputation with partners at all times
Regrettably, we are not in a position to offer sponsorship opportunities.
Residential Detox and Rehabilitation at Oxygen is tailored to meet individual needs. Upon arrival, individuals will be assessed by a specialist doctor. The doctor will prescribe a medically assisted detox programme, ranging from two weeks (alcohol dependent) to three months (opiate/ benzodiazepines/ stimulants/ polydrug and alcohol dependant).
Why should I apply for this Bank Waking Night Support Worker job?
Care Professional Academy Rewards include:
• Herts Rewards (Vivup)
• XO Student Discount
• Access to the NUS Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!
• Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
• Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.
And a lot more...
• Access to full training in care certificate or progression onto NVQ’s
• Medical insurance after the probation period is completed.
• Pension scheme enrolment
• 35 days annual leave
• DBS paid for
What does this Bank Waking Night Support Worker job involve?
Hours of Work: Up To Full Time Hours Per Week - Shifts Times: 9pm to 8am
• You will be responsible for the dispensing of the individuals' medication, monitoring any changes, and recording these on their Medication Administration Records Sheet (MARS). This will also include detoxification medication, for the individuals who are going through alcohol, opiate, or any other reduction regimes.
• You will work closely with the medication lead, to update them on any medication or health requirements of the individuals.
• You will be required to carry out administration duties by updating individuals' records, health care plans, risk management, and care plans, to help support the day team with the running of the service.
• You will support individuals to meet the goals set out in their recovery plans, demonstrating the ability and skills needed to motivate, inspire, challenge and support service users to achieve and maintain abstinence from illicit substances and/or alcohol.
Am I the right person for this Bank Waking Night Support Worker job?
• Experience with working with people substance dependency
• To be empathetic to the needs and circumstances of individuals
• An understanding of mental health and social services and knowledge of a range of statutory and voluntary support agencies
• Ability to establish and maintain clear boundaries with individuals
• Ability to work on own initiative, use good judgement, prioritise accordingly, meet deadlines and seek help and advice when appropriate.
• To demonstrate self-awareness and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunities as they relate to service delivery and partnership working. Able to challenge attitudes to change behaviours.
• Competent IT skills Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and a willingness to learn and engage with other programmes as required
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work within a pressured environment
• Ability to positively promote Druglink to attract referrals and ensure an excellent reputation with partners at all times
Regrettably, we are not in a position to offer sponsorship opportunities.