Detailed job description and main responsibilities To contribute to the on-going assessment of a patient by completing the appropriate paperwork for allocated patients, recording and reporting all clinical and behavioural information to the nurse/therapist for action and planning purposes. To undertake, and report back on delegated clinical activities that have previously been signed competent. E.g.: vital signs, gait/mobility training, falls prevention groups, increasing independence through activities of daily living With the appropriate training the CSW will plan, design and deliver higher level strength and balance groups for patients/clients with a history or high risk of falls who have been identified as suitable for group exercise by the Falls Specialist Therapists. Within the remit of the higher level strength and balance group, review clients'/patients' exercise programmes. Provide personal care support to frail patients. Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) A recognised equivalent course Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate Desirable criteria GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths ECDL certificate Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available). PSI qualification Experience Essential criteria Experience of working in a health or social care setting Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases. Desirable criteria Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the NHS patient information database (SystmOne, Rio, CIS) Skills & Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge of NHS An awareness of risk management. Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy. Knowledge of multiagency services available and processes for referral Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being Self-management skills-managing time and workload Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner Good analytical and problem solving skills To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust Effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills Adaptable and flexible Ability to cope with uncertainty and change Proactive and innovative An awareness of risk management. Desirable criteria Knowledge of local health needs strategies Key Attributes Essential criteria Flexible about work location - the post holder will be required to travel to other CLCH sites in London Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description) with or without limitation Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date. At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We are proud to say that we follow the workforce race equality standard and 28% of our senior staff (8A and above) are from a BAME background. CLCH also has active BAME and LGBTQI networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN) Race Equality Network Rainbow Network which supports LGBTQI staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetings to discuss issues and make plans to improve CLCH. The CLCH Equal opportunities statement is on our Website Equal opportunities :: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (clch.nhs.uk) "We work Flexibly" Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application numbers This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your applications on time to avoid disappointment. Documents to download Job description & specifications (PDF, 528.3KB) Trust values (PDF, 720.3KB)