30 hours per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Integrated Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team in Barnsley.
Job Summary
You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team of nursing and allied health professionals in both community and inpatient settings. Your duties will be carried out in a competent manner, requiring initiative, effective communication, and strong time management skills. A vehicle is essential for travel in connection with the post.
Job Responsibilities
* Work as part of a multi‑professional team in inpatient and community settings, providing safe and compassionate care that maximises patient recovery and rehabilitation potential.
* Carry out rehabilitation programmes set by therapists and the nursing team.
* Assist clinical staff with patient observations on the inpatient unit.
* Use excellent communication to support and motivate patients to participate in their rehabilitation.
* Participate in training, education, and clinical supervision to develop skills and knowledge.
* Work independently and as part of a team in the community.
* Implement policies, procedures, and protocols as per established clinical care plans.
* Use equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs to assist moving and handling of service users, ensuring proper instruction has been received.
* Deal with verbal and physical aggression using de‑escalation techniques; may involve restraint or seclusion when appropriate.
* Attend to the personal care needs of service users as required.
* Participate in a flexible rostering arrangement providing 24‑hour/7‑day care where required.
* Encourage up‑to‑date flu vaccination for staff to protect patients.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes (Essential)
* Responsive attitude and approach.
* Dress appropriately for the environment.
* A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Special Knowledge & Skills (Essential)
* Excellent customer care skills.
* Enthusiastic and able to work flexibly on a 24‑hour shift pattern to meet service user needs.
* Safe decision‑making skills commensurate with the role.
* Excellent communication and IT/keyboard skills.
* Diversity and cultural understanding.
* Knowledge of confidentiality and trust responsibilities.
* Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional or hazardous situations.
* Non‑judgemental, empathetic manner.
* Demonstrates Trust values.
* Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Use of observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately.
* Ability to fulfil the value‑based induction.
Special Knowledge & Skills (Desirable)
* Language skills other than English.
* Experience supervising or inducting others.
Physical Attributes (Essential)
* A satisfactory sickness record over previous two years (subject to fairness and equality of opportunity).
* Ability to fulfil occupational health requirements for the post, with reasonable adjustments if necessary.
Training (Essential)
* Willingness to undertake all trust mandatory training and relevant refresher training.
* Willingness to undergo job development and training.
* Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, including prevention and management of violence and aggression, moving and handling.
Experience (Essential)
* Providing personal care and related procedures for individuals with health/social needs.
* Working in a caring environment at a Band 2 or equivalent level of competence.
* Dealing with the public and working as an effective team member.
* Demonstrating initiative, decision‑making and prioritisation skills.
* Commitment to user/carer involvement.
Qualifications (Essential)
* GCSE A‑D or grade 3–9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
* Level 3 apprenticeship in Health & Social Care or equivalent NVQ Level 3.
* Or, a level 2 qualification with demonstration of competencies at level 3.
* Care Certificate or requirement to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Level 4 units in Health & Social Care.
* Experience in the speciality area.
* Willingness to undertake further study towards a level 4 qualification.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups; we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to review any previous criminal convictions.
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