Job Summary
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Rowan Ward in Prospect Park Hospital is a mixed 20 bed Ward that provides care for older adults with mainly dementia and other mental health conditions such as depression. Based in Reading, located close to the amenities of the town centre and a leafy park, the ward works closely with patients and families to help them to identify their needs and participate actively in their care, providing a place of empathy, kindness, and compassion.
We have created a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to make positive change.
With excellent communication and people skills, you will reassure those in your care, discussing distressing and sensitive situations in a kind, calm and respectful manner. Helpful and approachable, you will deliver a seamless service and will be eager to assist with queries both face-to-face and over the phone.
Main Duties of the Job
* You will already have substantial experience of working as a support worker in a mental health care setting with the ability to supervise and coach junior staff.
* You have a passion for caring, a warm personality and the resilience to help us transform our patients' lives.
* With great communication and people skills, you will ensure that patient dignity is always maintained. Collaborating with our warm, friendly and enthusiastic team, you can play your part in helping us achieve our ambitions to become a 'Centre of Excellence'.
About Us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Job Responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
* Good general education qualifications, including English and Maths at GCSE grade C or equivalent.
* IT literate
* Previous experience working as a Band 2 support worker in a mental health acute care setting.
* Ability to work in a stressful environment.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Stella Kigozi, Ward Manager on 01189605257 or email: stella.kigozi@berkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
* Good general education qualifications
* IT Literate
* English and Maths at GCSE grade C or equivalent
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
* Desire to undertake further training and self-improvement to support patient experience
Previous Experience
Essential
* Previous experience working as a Band 2 Support Worker in a mental health acute care setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Good oral and written communication
Desirable
* Able to work under the direction and supervision of more senior colleagues
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Ability to travel to multiple sites
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 Details
Employer Name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Prospect Park Hospital
Honey End Lane
Reading
RG30 4EJ #J-18808-Ljbffr