Care Support Worker - Children & Adolescent Mental Health
Job Title: Care Support Worker - Children & Adolescent Mental Health
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main Duties of the Job
* Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients in a friendly, respectful and professional manner.
* Promote patient dignity and privacy.
* Assist in the orientation of patients and new staff to the ward environment.
* Support patients' basic admission procedure in preparation for clinician assessment.
* Contribute to and interpret care plans accurately and consistently.
* Carry out delegated care tasks such as escort duty and encourage patient daily living activities such as personal hygiene and self-care.
* Assist at mealtimes to ensure patients have an adequate diet and a meal of their choice, bringing any problems to the attention of the Registered Nurse or Shift Co-ordinator.
* Assist patients in keeping their bed areas tidy and their possessions safe.
About Us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Job Responsibilities
Location: Marlborough House Swindon
Shift Patterns: Flexible, Service covers Monday to Sunday: Early 07:00 - 14:45, Late 14:45 - 21:00 & Night 20:40 - 07:20
Why Might This Job Interest You?
This position allows you to make a significant impact on individuals' lives by providing essential support and compassionate care in mental health settings, all while having the freedom to choose your own working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables the Mental Health Care Support Worker to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
What You'll Need
Qualifications:
* Must be able to pass Band 3 level Literacy and Numeracy competency at interview.
* Qualification related to Mental Health issues.
Experience:
* Experience of providing care (e.g. child/elderly relative) (Qualifications required to accompany individuals with 6-12 months experience).
* Experience of working on a Children Inpatient ward.
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
or
* Studying as a Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks clinical placements, studying towards a Mental Health Nursing degree.
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The Benefits We Can Offer You in Return
* Be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
* Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
* Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider.
* First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
* Access our support line any time.
* Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
* Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
* Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
* Access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series, and much more.
Who Are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of providing care (e.g. child/elderly relative).
* Experience of working on a Children Inpatient ward.
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Qualifications
* All Care support worker roles will be required to provide evidence of completing the Care Certificate or a relevant qualification.
* Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks clinical placements.
* Care Certificate from an NHS Organisation.
* QCF Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services issued after 2011.
* QCF Level 2 OR above Diploma in Health & Social Care or Clinical Healthcare Support issued after 2011.
* QCF Level 3 OR above Diploma in Healthcare Support or Maternity & Paediatric Support issued after 2011 (For Paediatric & Maternity roles only).
* Degree/Diploma in Nursing and currently do not have an NMC Registration.
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.
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