About this role
Job summary
Ramsey Unit is an Older Adults Dementia Assessment Service providing specialist inpatient assessment, treatment and support for people living with dementia and other complex mental health needs.
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and motivated Activity and Recovery Support Worker to join our team. Working alongside Occupational Therapists, nursing staff and the wider MDT, the successful applicant will support patients through the planning and delivery of meaningful therapeutic activities that promote wellbeing, independence and recovery.
Why Join Us?
o Flexible working opportunities available and can be discussed at interviewo No night shiftso Opportunity to work within a specialist dementia assessment serviceo Support from Occupational Therapy and the wider multidisciplinary teamo Training and development opportunitieso A rewarding role that makes a real difference to patients' recovery and wellbeing
Main duties of the job
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.
What You'll Be Doing
o Planning and facilitating therapeutic and recreational activitieso Supporting patients to identify personal goals and interestso Encouraging participation in groups, exercise and wellbeing activitieso Building positive therapeutic relationships with patients and carerso Working closely with Occupational Therapists and ward teamso Supporting patients to maintain links with their community and recovery networks
This role involves planning and leading therapeutic activities and groups for older adults experiencing dementia and mental health difficulties. Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience of facilitating activities, groups, recreational programmes or wellbeing interventions and will be asked to provide examples as part of the recruitment process.
This is a therapy-focused role supporting meaningful engagement and recovery and should not be considered a traditional Healthcare Support Worker position.
Please refer to the Job description and if you have any questions regarding the role, the hours or the service then don't hesitate to contact Ward Manager Gemma Robinson on 01229484000.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or care certificate completed (or willingness to complete in first 12 months from appointment) or equivalent knowledge skills and experience Ability to undertake Violence Reduction physical intervention training.
Skills Essential
Able to work without direct supervision to deliver a programme of distraction activities. Ability to communicate and work with people of all ages and adapt/develop activity programmes to reflect people's intellectual and physical abilities, and interests. Able to motivate service users using activity. Standard IT skills.
Experience Essential
Supporting people with mental illness e.g. nursing home, hospital ward, as a carer
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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address Ramsey Unit
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 4LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)