Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Please note, that we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for Band 2 Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker roles as they do not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible Healthcare Assistant to join our established team of nursing staff based at Pinewood ward, Little Brook Hospital, Dartford. The role involves providing care and support to in-patients currently experiencing acute mental health difficulties requiring an inpatient admission. Commitment to meeting the needs of people with mental health problems and valuing their rights is a prerequisite. You will be required to adopt a flexible working pattern and be committed to self-development and training.
Main duties of the job
* Promoting patient's self-care and supporting with activities of daily living with reference to the care plan.
* Maintaining a clean and healthy caring environment and assisting patients in all aspects of daily living skills as required.
* Escorting patients as required as part of their care and treatment plan.
* Driving unit vehicles as per needs of the service and as individual capabilities allow.
* Serving food/assisting with cooking and promoting self-catering as required to meet individual care plan needs.
* Working a full range of shifts as per the requirements of the service. May also be required, at times, to work at other Trust units and/or sites.
* Physically fit and able to carry out all duties following successful completion of physical interventions training (PMVA) as required.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
* NVQ level 2
* Computer Literate
Experience
* Experience of working in mental health
Knowledge and Skills
* A working understanding of mental health conditions appropriate to the setting
* Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
* Be competent in the use of English and Maths
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.
Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
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