Job summaryWe are looking for anenthusiastic experienced health care support worker to work in the dynamic,forward thinking, and supportive Worcestershire Community Learning disabilityteam.The team works with adults whohave a learning disability, providing support to ensure that their health needsare met.The role will be 37.5 hours perweek over 5 days (Mon Fri)The service covers the SouthWorcestershire locality comprising of Droitwich, Worcester, Malvern, Eveshamand Pershore.The post holder will workalongside the Learning disability community nurses and allied healthprofessionals, supporting people to attend health appointments, developinghealth action plans, delivering health promotion programmes, developing easyread documentation, supporting physiotherapy programmes, and supporting peopleto develop their skills.You will be supported by amulti-disciplinary team and will be able to develop skills and knowledge whilstbeing supported by members of the MDT.It is essential that theapplicants for this post have good communication skills and can work autonomously as well as part of ateam.As an organisation welive by and pride ourselves by our organisational values, which are that we areCaring, Ambitious, Responsive, Empowering and Supportive. Main duties of the jobMainduties will include;Holdinga working caseload of service users and working autonomously in the community.This may include working with someone in a care setting, a persons own home orsupporting with attendance of appointments in the various settings. Telephonesupport may also be required at times.Actunder the guidance and supervision of one of the community nurses. Attendanceand participation in multi-disciplinary meetings including with other membersof the team and at times with professionals/relatives/carers from other settings.Beingflexible within your working day and adapting your approach to meet the needsof differing individuals.Completingand supporting the assessment process and completing actions within your remitfollowing assessmentAttendingand participating in service development initiativesCompletingand maintaining your own learning including mandatory training About usAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemesHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.Job description Job responsibilitiesUnder the supervision of aCommunity Nurse assess, monitor and evaluate service users' health and supportneeds, through discussions with carers/service users, direct observation,liaison with other health providers, and provide intervention, health and careresources according to their needs.Plan service users' care throughdiscussions with the allocated Community Nurse.Implement health-relatedinterventions, train service users and their carers in their implementation andcontribute to monitoring and evaluating their effectiveness.After appropriate training,support service users to develop their own Health Action Plans and act asHealth Facilitator, if needed.After appropriate training,carry out Well Person Checks and observations; to devise action points arisingfrom the checks and ensure their implementation including referral to otheragencies, when necessary.Support service users and their carer inimplementing health interventions and in monitoring their service users'health.Facilitate service users' accessto medical and health appointments and support each service user through theseappointments ensuring that information is given to them in a way that theyunderstand.Ensure that treatment plans aremade for treatment to be effectively implemented liaising with other carers,as required and passing on any concerns to the Community Nurse.Respond to emergencies orsensitive issues as they arising as lone worker, using own initiative to takeappropriate action.Plan and implement healthsupport groups; teach self-care skills and parental skills as appropriate.Advise and support service usersand carers within limited range of health topics, liaise and advocate, asnecessary, to ensure advice is understood.After appropriate training,administer medication in accordance with Trust policiesFor full detail of the dutiesand criteria for the role please refer to the job description and personspecification attached.Job description Job responsibilitiesUnder the supervision of aCommunity Nurse assess, monitor and evaluate service users' health and supportneeds, through discussions with carers/service users, direct observation,liaison with other health providers, and provide intervention, health and careresources according to their needs.Plan service users' care throughdiscussions with the allocated Community Nurse.Implement health-relatedinterventions, train service users and their carers in their implementation andcontribute to monitoring and evaluating their effectiveness.After appropriate training,support service users to develop their own Health Action Plans and act asHealth Facilitator, if needed.After appropriate training,carry out Well Person Checks and observations; to devise action points arisingfrom the checks and ensure their implementation including referral to otheragencies, when necessary.Support service users and their carer inimplementing health interventions and in monitoring their service users'health.Facilitate service users' accessto medical and health appointments and support each service user through theseappointments ensuring that information is given to them in a way that theyunderstand.Ensure that treatment plans aremade for treatment to be effectively implemented liaising with other carers,as required and passing on any concerns to the Community Nurse.Respond to emergencies orsensitive issues as they arising as lone worker, using own initiative to takeappropriate action.Plan and implement healthsupport groups; teach self-care skills and parental skills as appropriate.Advise and support service usersand carers within limited range of health topics, liaise and advocate, asnecessary, to ensure advice is understood.After appropriate training,administer medication in accordance with Trust policiesFor full detail of the dutiesand criteria for the role please refer to the job description and personspecification attached.Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-level, NVQ3) in Health Care MAPA Trained or willing to undertake this training and update as required Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Knowledge Essential Literacy skills Numeracy skills Advocacy skills Observation skills Recording skills Liaison skills Social support skills IT skills Skills & Abilities Essential Dealing with people Good communication skills written and verbal Dealing with the public Desirable Ability to produce easy read materials for service users Experience Essential Previous experience work with adults with learning disabilities One to one working Personal care tasks Desirable Working within the NHS or similar large public organisation Additional Criteria Essential Applicants should be able to work flexibly and with minimal supervision. The ability to cope with changing situations to routine is also important Able to meet the travel requirements of the post Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-level, NVQ3) in Health Care MAPA Trained or willing to undertake this training and update as required Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Knowledge Essential Literacy skills Numeracy skills Advocacy skills Observation skills Recording skills Liaison skills Social support skills IT skills Skills & Abilities Essential Dealing with people Good communication skills written and verbal Dealing with the public Desirable Ability to produce easy read materials for service users Experience Essential Previous experience work with adults with learning disabilities One to one working Personal care tasks Desirable Working within the NHS or similar large public organisation Additional Criteria Essential Applicants should be able to work flexibly and with minimal supervision. The ability to cope with changing situations to routine is also important Able to meet the travel requirements of the post Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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. 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.. Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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. 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. .Employer details Employer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust AddressKings Court 1 Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1JR Employer's website