Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Bankfields is an assessment and treatment unit for individuals with a learning disability and or autism. We are looking for enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join our expanding team. You must be passionate about improving service users' quality of life, be able to role model, and work as a team. The individuals we care for are at the most challenging times of their lives and need individuals that have a degree of resilience and can show they can care for them with compassion and empathy.
Main duties of the job
You will join a team of highly skilled and committed individuals ensuring that person-centred and holistic care is provided at all times. We provide a person-centred activity plan which incorporates activities in-house and within the local community.
Minimum Requirements
The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role). The successful candidates who do not have the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Healthcare Assistant Framework which will include the acquisition of the level 2 Diploma Health and Social Care, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. For more information please contact the Ward Manager on 07467736311.
Person Specification
Experience
* Previous experience of working with learning disabilities and or autism (Trainee Post: no essential experience required)
* Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of person-centred care
* Basic understanding of learning disability.
Skills
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Time management and the ability to prioritise effectively
* Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescale)
* Approved techniques in physical intervention (within agreed timescale)
* Competency in venepuncture
Personal attributes
* Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
* Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers
* Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
* Committed to continual quality and service improvement
* Self-awareness and committed to continual personal development.
* Must be open to continuous personal development
Qualifications
* Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent (Trainee: must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post)
* Care Certificate (Trainee: must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post)
* Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period
* Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (Trainee: Successful completion of the Trust's full HCA Framework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within 2 years of commencement in post)
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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