About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join our Home First Rehab & Reablement team. Our service covers the whole of Salford facilitating clients discharge back into their own home. Our vision for Home First is 'People are in the right place, at the right time - meaning nobody spends more nights away from home than is absolutely necessary'
We are seeking for caring and compassionate people who enjoys interacting and assisting people in their own homes and assisting them with their daily living activities. You will be an excellent team player and also possess excellent communication skills and must be able to work on your own initiative. Candidates must be warm and friendly, with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for providing high quality care and support for the people of Salford.
Due to the role working in the community a Full Driving Licence and the use of own vehicle is essential.
The Home First Reablement Service operates 7 days a week from 8am to 10pm and various shift working is available. The successful applicants will work on a rota that is provided in advance to cover shifts that includes weekends and Bank Holidays.
Unfortunately, this role does not supply for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
To provide support and person focused re-ablement as required to help ensure the efficient and effective running of the service.
To provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain communication between individuals, relatives, carers and the multidisciplinary team. To provide holistic patient care, correctly undertake tasks that have been delegated and to record information accurately and pass it on to the relevant people in the team in a timely manner. Duties may include:
Assist the individual with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, meal & fluid prep, toileting and administering/reminding medications Assist in the safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of the individual To support individuals to live independently in their own homes and help achieve their own outcomes Observe, monitor and record clients physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staff Record all visits and care on the Electronic Patients Record (EPR), Liquid Logic and in the Patients' personal folder Encourage clients to participate in Social and recreational activities Attend relevant training for the post Attend Daily Huddles
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Knowledge Training & Experience Essential
Demonstrate a knowledge of reablement Previous healthcare experience Experience working in a team Commitment to undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through training opportunities.
Desirable
Previous experience in acute settings. Previous experience in community reablement team
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 2 and willingness to undertake further study to develop own skill and gain a NVQ Level 3 Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G/3-1) as a minimum Care Certificate or willing to undertake on the job training
Desirable
NVQ Level 3
Skills & Abilities Essential
Good communication (written and verbal) skills Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise Proficient in use of IT Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the city of Salford and Trust footprint in line with service needs
Desirable
Evidence of the acquisition of relevant skills associated with the role i.e. physical observations.
Driving License Essential
Hold a full driving license and have the use of own vehicle
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address 5th Floor St James House
Pendleton Way
Salford
M6 5FW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)