Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health care assistant working as part of the intensive support within the Warwickshire locality working with adults with learning disabilities in collaboration with families and other services to avoid specialist hospital admission. The post holder will work under the direction and supervision of a Qualified Nurse. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities or within a community learning is essential. We are a hard‑working, forward‑thinking team looking for a motivated and capable individual to join us. You will be fully supported with training and supervision necessary for you to carry out this role. Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying. The team’s aim is to empower and promote individuals with a learning disability and complex needs to live meaningful lives. The role will entail working with adults with a learning disability with mental health needs to live in the community. The post holder will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team providing support to people with learning disabilities who may present with challenging behaviours. At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience of working with people with learning disabilities or within a community learning environment is essential. The post holder will work under the direction and supervision of a Qualified Nurse and will collaborate with a Band 5 Community nurse.
Key Responsibilities
Provide holistic care for adults with a learning disability and complex needs requiring specific health interventions. Manage a caseload of service users who require close monitoring under the supervision of a Band 5 Community nurse. Assist in the development of care plans and risk assessments alongside the clinical team, including undertaking observations and monitoring. Provide a rich and stimulating environment that enhances the lifestyle and individuality of the service users.
Our Values
We put ’people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities. We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
* Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
* Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
* Wellbeing support, including an in‑house counselling service, external helpline and more
* Staff networks and support group
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