Job Summary
This post is open to newly qualified students wanting to take on a preceptorship.
To assist the Ofsted Registered Manager in partnership with both family and other professionals in providing the appropriate care package, ensuring continuity and a consistent approach. To ensure the provision of a warm and homely environment that meets the emotional, physical, cultural, religious, and spiritual needs of the child/young adult.
To provide training and support to develop staff knowledge and skills that reflect the needs of each individual child and young person. Hours of work will be flexible to meet the needs of the service, mostly 12-hour shifts including days, nights, and weekends. The home is currently commissioned to operate five nights a week.
To work in partnership with the Multi-Disciplinary Community Team for Children and Young People with Learning Disabilities, maintaining responsibility for a designated caseload of children attending Roston, supporting healthcare support workers identified as children's link support workers at the Home.
Main duties of the job
1. To have responsibility for leading a shift, working alongside skilled support staff, providing residential short breaks to children and young people attending Roston and occasionally Layland.
2. To work under the Children's Homes Regulations including the Quality Standards (Ofsted).
3. To participate in Multi-disciplinary Team meetings and complex case discussions where appropriate.
4. To complete training on all medical/clinical procedures required for the home.
5. To ensure effective management of the allocated caseload at the residential home and submit reports and statistical returns as required.
6. In liaison with the Ofsted Registered Manager, to ensure clinical advice and guidance are provided to staff, addressing medical, behavioral, and risk issues for children, and maintaining professional standards.
7. To ensure all staff have opportunities for annual appraisal and practice development in coordination with the Ofsted Registered Manager.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, delivering community and hospital-based care to improve physical and mental health, including support for people with dementia or learning disabilities.
We are a people-focused organization of over 4,000 staff, working in people's homes, community clinics, hospitals, and bases across the region, aiming to provide excellent care and a supportive workplace.
Our service area includes approximately 568,000 residents, with close collaboration with partners in Devon, especially during peak holiday seasons.
Date posted: 02 May 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year (pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 201-25-090-D
Job locations: Roston Shortbreaks, Crane, Camborne, TR14 7PW
Job Responsibilities
For detailed responsibilities, please see the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience (Essential):
* Current professional registration - NMC
* Professional qualification - RNLD, RSCN, Child Branch, RGN, RMN
Desirable:
* Experience in residential short break provision
Knowledge and Abilities (Essential):
* Epilepsy awareness and rescue medication administration
Desirable:
* Understanding of Ofsted requirements for short break homes
Additional Information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more details, visit the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Roston Shortbreaks, Crane, Camborne, TR14 7PW
Website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/
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