About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to work at Cambeck Close supporting children & adults with a learning disability.
This role provides an opportunity to develop skills and experience working alongside a dedicated team of professional staff, while also developing your own skills.
These roles will also provide support to the Senior Support Workers and will interlink with the Unit Manager, Administrator and other professionals .
The role requires shift work days & nights 7 days a week.
Main duties of the job
You will provide high quality care and support to people accessing the service. They will assist in the delivery of the model of care under the guidance of the Unit Manager, & Senior Support Workers.
You will provide support which is therapeutic while also maintaining the persons safety and dignity, this may involve working with those that have challenging behaviour.
You will will assist in establishing care plans and in the delivery of care. The expectation will be to work within the boundaries of agreed instruction, whilst being supported within Trust procedures and policies
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description Job responsibilities
To support and contribute to the development and maintenance of an environment which is defined by high quality care and support. To work as an assistant or co-worker in therapeutic activities and / or group work with the support and guidance of senior staff. To listen and talk to service users, families and their carers and develop boundaried therapeutic relationships. To undertake and accurately document observations and clinical care in line with Trust Policy. To ensure effective communication, either verbal or written, amongst the team, reporting any change or unusual occurrence in the service users behaviour or condition. To accurately report and feedback any concerns. To understand the importance of and maintain the need for confidentiality in all service users matters. To participate in the maintenance of a clean, tidy and safe environment. To value diversity and promote equality of opportunity for all and to ensure individuals are treated fairly. To ensure that any interventions are provided in accordance with least restrictive practice. To carry out duties as allocated. To support the development and implementation of Positive Behaviour Support Plans. Attend to personal hygiene including bathing, toileting and dressing, promoting quality of life and independence. Support and assist at mealtimes as required. To attend education and training sessions specially arranged for the team. To carry out assigned tasks under the supervision of qualified staff. To provide guidance to new staff on the induction to the ward and participate in induction and training programmes for staff. To undertake support to new staff as appropriate, supporting them complete their care certificate. To act as a positive role model to the service users and staff. To demonstrate appropriate de-escalation skills in managing aggression exhibited by service users, subject to achieving agreed training and competency in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression techniques. To attend / undertake statutory and mandatory training as required. To have an interest in self-development and be active in enhancing own personal knowledge. Escort service users as appropriate to areas outside the service as delegated.Adhere to appropriate Trust and local policies, procedures and guidelines.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications Essential
NVQ level 3 in Care (or equivalent experience) or a commitment to work towards Care Certificate or willing to work towards
Desirable
Assessor in CC
Experience Essential
Experience of working with adults/children Experience of working with people with a learning disability Experience of working as a nursing assistant Experience of carrying out clinical observations Experience of Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression techniques
Desirable
Experience of caring for others Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team Experience of being involved in the delivery of meaningful activities
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of mental health difficulties and learning disabilities An awareness of stigma and discrimination of people with mental health issues and learning disabilities Awareness of ward procedures and clinical observations Awareness of community system involved in care provision of people with a learning disability
Desirable
Awareness of alternative and modified communication strategies
Skills and Abilities Essential
To complete clinical skills competency framework, include but not exclusive to, tracheostomy care, intrathecal feeding, respiratory care, medication administration and physical health monitoring Able to impart knowledge, supervise and direct the work of others under supervision. Able to communicate effectively with patients and their carers' and modify communication as required for clients with a learning disability. Able to remain calm in stressful situations and display patience and empathy Able to report observations accurately and concisely. Able to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships patients and families Able to organise day to day tasks and activities based on an agreed work plan.
Desirable
Willingness to participate in staff induction and training for junior staff Awareness of reasonable adjustments to support in engaging clients in activities
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 Pennine Care NHS FT
Address Cambeck Close
2 b/c Cambeck close
Whitefield
M45 8NF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)