About this role
Job summary
X3 Health Care Assistant Roles - Full Time / Shift Work
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We are seeking compassionate, resilient and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our dedicated team. Holly / Gramer House is a nurse led, overnight respite service and you will support children and young people with learning disabilities, complex health needs and / or challenging behaviour. You will assist with day-to-day personal care, implement individual care plans and support therapeutic activities that promote health, independence, dignity, well-being and positive outcomes.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone whose passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs, while developing their own skills and experience in a supportive healthcare environment.
Previous experience working in learning disability services is preferable but not essential, full training will be provided. We offer a comprehensive induction programme and a commitment to completing the Care Certificate is essential. As the service operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week you will be expected to work shifts across days , nights, weekends and bank holidays.
If you have any queries please contact the service and ask to speak to the nurse in charge
Main duties of the job
You will contribute to managing complex health needs, including assisting with clinical interventions under supervision and supporting children engage positively in their environment. Building trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues will be a key part of your role.
Provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care to children with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
Assist with personal care, mobility and daily living activities.
Support clinical interventions under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Help children manage challenging behaviours in a positive and supportive way
Encourage independence and participation in therapeutic and recreational activities
Contribute to household tasks including menu planning, shopping, laundry and cleaning to ensure a safe, comfortable and homely environment
Maintain clear and accurate records and contribute to care planning
Promote dignity respect and safe guarding at all times
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more staff networks and support group We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description Job responsibilities
This role can be physically demanding and requires a good level of physical fitness. You will be required to engage in physical activities, move around frequently and respond to the children's needs throughout your shift.
Applications for this role will be capped, if you are interested please apply as soon as possible. Before applying please read the job description and person specification to ensure that this is a role you would be interested in and suitable for.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To have / willing to work towards Level 3 - equivalent / relevant experience
Knowledge Essential
Able to follow policies and procedures
Experience Essential
Experience working in a recognised care setting
Other Essential
Must hold a full driving licence with business use.
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 Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address Gramer House
Old Farm Road
Mancetter, Atherstone
CV9 1QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)