Job overview
Child Family Health Devon are developing services for children and young people and transforming how care is delivered. We are developing an innovative, integrated model of children's community services and looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dedicated pathways.
As a large community service, you will be joining a strong, enthusiastic and supportive group of professionals who will be your peers, your phone a friend network and your inspiring colleagues. This provides a real sense of professional collaboration at work, that will be an asset to your daily work, your career development and your support network.
As a Learning Disability Support Assistant you will have responsibility for actively participating as a key member of the Specialist Learning Disability Service providing quality services for Children & Young People with a Moderate to Severe Learning Disability under the supervision of a registered professional.
If not held, there is an expectation that the successful applicant will undertake the Assistant Practitioner's course or equivalent.
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* You will have responsibility for actively participating as a key member of the clinical team for providing quality services for the Specialist Learning Disability Community Team under the supervision of a registered professional.
* Through the competency framework you can demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users and their carer's.
* Be accountable and work autonomously within the clearly defined boundaries of the Support Worker role competencies and carry out specific delegated tasks. This may include extended roles delegated by a registered professional.
* You will be expected to deliver care and services within the strategic objectives of the organisation and work within the clinical frameworks of the service.
* These principles will recognise the need to promote safe practice; value the beliefs and aims of service users and carers; work in partnership and offer meaningful choice; and value social inclusion.
Working for our organisation
The Specialist Learning Disability Service is a service consisting of Learning Disability Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Therapists, & Assistant Practitioners and support workers who offer a range of services for children and adolescents with a diagnosed Learning Disability, from assessment and intervention to consultation, liaison and training for other agencies.
The service can support Children & Adolescents with a moderate to profound Learning Disability, in conjunction with Complex behavioural, Health or Sleep issues related to this diagnosis.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To communicate with service users about their agreed care plan and overcome any barriers in their understanding and attendance. i.e.:- Adapted communication styles.
* Demonstrate a range of communication skills and be confident in applying these in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings.
* To provide home and clinic based assessment, consultations and support where appropriate.
* To be an advocate for the clients and their families and ensure their needs are being met i.e.; - Reasonable adjustment, non-discriminatory practice etc
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.