Key responsibilities 1 To adhere to the Care Certificate standards and all other relevant guidance from the Partnership Trust. To be aware of the Health and Care Professions Councils (HCPC) and relevant professional specific guidance/codes of conduct. 2 To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Partnership Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values. 3 To contribute to the assessment and implementation of programmes of treatment care/support for individuals, families and carers under the guidance of a registered practitioner in accordance with the care/ support plan and agreed goals. The care/support plans may include the following: Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety Increased functional ability Improvement in communication, nutrition & health and well-being including mental health Interventions in disease/condition management Prevention and reducing of health inequalities Contribute to case management/ treatment care plans Group based activity Activity programs Palliative and end of life care 4 To consider each service users personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention. 5 To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions under the guidance of a registered practitioner and set an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing. To provide rehabilitation to service users within specified areas. 6 To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the service user and their carers offering reassurance and empathy. This may be in regard to the nature/prognosis of their condition and implications of the same. 7 To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed. 8 To apply skills, knowledge and competences to recognise any significant change in the holistic needs of the service user/carer and feedback to the registered practitioner. 9 To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Partnership Trust and in line with HCPC standards. 10 To make resources for use in therapy/care taking direction from registered practitioners as required. 11 To use problem solving and innovation to deliver a high standard of intervention within competences whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role where appropriate. Supervision / administration 1 To participate in regular supervision. 2 To contribute to the process of induction for new team members and demonstrates duties to others as required. 3 To identify own training/educational needs as part of the supervision and appraisal process in conjunction with registered practitioners. Attains and maintains an agreed level of competence through ongoing training and development. 4 To collect and input statistical information as required. 5. To participate in and support the team in undertaking clinical audit. 6 To actively promote the implementation and upholding of policies, procedures, guidelines and directives, along with relevant statutory measures and governmental directives. 7 To assist in general administrative duties as required including dealing with messages, photocopying, filing, receptions duties and appointment management. 8 To attend relevant meetings when required and report back information to the team.