Job summary
37.5 hours per week
Hello, my name is Katy Miller, I am the team manager for theolder adult care home liaison team (CHLT) in Kirklees.
We are seeking to recruit someone who matches our valuesand who can support us to continue to provide high standards of assessment, treatmentand care to our residents in care homes.
This is an opportunity to work in a community team having astrong focus on liaison activity and working collaboratively with residents,families, colleagues and care home staff to deliver timely activity and interventions.
This is a dynamic and varied role where you will work aspart of a team and autonomously.
In return you will be supported and encouraged to developand grow as a support worker. There are multiple opportunities to develop your skillsand knowledge with team support and supervision.
The team take a strong focus on staff well-being andactively seek ways in which we can look after each other.
This is a 12-month secondment opportunity to covermaternity leave. The role will be across Kirklees utilising our base atBeckside Court in Batley. Working hours are Monday to Friday 9.00 am 5.00 pm.Flexible working options are available.
You will need to be a car driver and have the use of avehicle to undertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
A key element of the role is visiting residents in care home settings to follow up on care planning implemented by lead professionals in the team. This involves spending time with the resident, observing wellbeing, gathering updates/information from care staff & feeding back to lead professionals.
Developing meaningful therapeutic relationships ensuring care is positive and safety is maintained.
Recognising situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of residents and seeking support to initiate actions that may be required.
Working autonomously & effectively managing your time whilst supporting colleagues & prioritising workload in times of high clinical demand.
Work collaboratively with residents, care home staff; offering education, advice and support (within scope of job role) to promote health and well-being.
Document care delivery to a high standard in line with professional standards, local and national guidance.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements)set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
About us
Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.
Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Under thesupervision/direction of registered health care professionals/associatepractitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support asand when necessary, in the delivery of psychological and physical care to adefined group of people.
As part of a healthcareteam, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care topeople that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.
Develop and maintainmeaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive andempathetic approach, communicating effectively and informatively.
Demonstrate anunderstanding of the care and treatment programmes of a designated group ofservice users to enable you to instruct, advise & guide service users,family and carers. To make the appropriate adjustments independently within ownlevel of competence and be able to communicate any changes to service users andregistered health care professionals.
Be required to concentratefor periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan eg,following the observation policy, taking, recording of physical observationsetc, and responding to issues of concern appropriately. This may include areasof work requiring physical effort, with regard to risk, health & safety.
Exercise a degree ofindependence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches whendelivering tasks. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems,within own levels of competence.
Ensure the careexperienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyoneeg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect,dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values.
Contribute to the careplanning process. Understand the principles underlying care planning eg,enabling the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/independence/recovery.
Implement care withinwell-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and establishedclinical care plans. Organise a range ofactivities eg, facilitate meaningful activities for individuals or smallgroups.
Apply knowledge of longerterm health conditions eg, Diabetes, Obesity, smoking cessation etc, providingadvice and support.
Undertake the physicalaspects of care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items ofequipment in delivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate tothe role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.
Assist in dealing withverbal/physical aggression using de-escalation techniques, this may include theneed for restraint and/or seclusion (as appropriate to the role).
Attend to the serviceusers personal care needs as required.
Participate in a flexiblerostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7 day care (as appropriate to the role)
For full jobdescription, please see attached supporting documents.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Under thesupervision/direction of registered health care professionals/associatepractitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support asand when necessary, in the delivery of psychological and physical care to adefined group of people.
As part of a healthcareteam, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care topeople that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.
Develop and maintainmeaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive andempathetic approach, communicating effectively and informatively.
Demonstrate anunderstanding of the care and treatment programmes of a designated group ofservice users to enable you to instruct, advise & guide service users,family and carers. To make the appropriate adjustments independently within ownlevel of competence and be able to communicate any changes to service users andregistered health care professionals.
Be required to concentratefor periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan eg,following the observation policy, taking, recording of physical observationsetc, and responding to issues of concern appropriately. This may include areasof work requiring physical effort, with regard to risk, health & safety.
Exercise a degree ofindependence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches whendelivering tasks. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems,within own levels of competence.
Ensure the careexperienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyoneeg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect,dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values.
Contribute to the careplanning process. Understand the principles underlying care planning eg,enabling the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/independence/recovery.
Implement care withinwell-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and establishedclinical care plans. Organise a range ofactivities eg, facilitate meaningful activities for individuals or smallgroups.
Apply knowledge of longerterm health conditions eg, Diabetes, Obesity, smoking cessation etc, providingadvice and support.
Undertake the physicalaspects of care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items ofequipment in delivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate tothe role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.
Assist in dealing withverbal/physical aggression using de-escalation techniques, this may include theneed for restraint and/or seclusion (as appropriate to the role).
Attend to the serviceusers personal care needs as required.
Participate in a flexiblerostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7 day care (as appropriate to the role)
For full jobdescription, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent. Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF(regulated Qualification Framework)NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent. Or, level 2 qualification with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3. Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement. Desirable
Level 4 units in Health & Social Care. Experience of the speciality area. Willingness to undertake further study towards level 4 qualification. Physical Attributes
Essential
A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary). Training
Essential
Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area. Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training. Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc 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 any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability). Experience
Essential
In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs. In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence. In dealing with the public. In working as an effective team member. Of demonstrating own duties. Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills. Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement. Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
As appropriate to the role: Demonstrates excellent customer care skills. Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users. Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role. Excellent communicator. Good IT/keyboard skills. Diversity/Cultural understanding. Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust. Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc. Non-judgemental, empathetic manner. Demonstrates Trust Values. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good administration and organisational skills. Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc. risks and act appropriately. Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction. Desirable
Language skills other than English. Experience of supervising/inducting others.
Person Specification Qualifications
Essential
GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent. Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF(regulated Qualification Framework)NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent. Or, level 2 qualification with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3. Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement. Desirable
Level 4 units in Health & Social Care. Experience of the speciality area. Willingness to undertake further study towards level 4 qualification. Physical Attributes
Essential
A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary). Training
Essential
Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area. Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training. Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc 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 any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability). Experience
Essential
In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs. In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence. In dealing with the public. In working as an effective team member. Of demonstrating own duties. Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills. Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement. Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
As appropriate to the role: Demonstrates excellent customer care skills. Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users. Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role. Excellent communicator. Good IT/keyboard skills. Diversity/Cultural understanding. Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust. Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc. Non-judgemental, empathetic manner. Demonstrates Trust Values. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good administration and organisational skills. Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc. risks and act appropriately. Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction. Desirable
Language skills other than English. Experience of supervising/inducting others.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Address
Beckside Court
286 Bradford Road
Batley
WF17 5PW
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