Job summary
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen, for Band 4 Associate Practitioner positions within the recently formed NYY&S Intensive Support Service for people with a learning disability.
The post holders will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Teams, work towards addressing and supporting the health, psychological, emotional and behaviour needs of adults with a learning disability who have complex physical and emotional health needs. The base will be in York at Systems House and will cover the North Yorkshire area York & Selby, Northallerton & Richmond, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale, Harrogate/Knaresborough.
The focus of the team is to provide an alternative to in-patient care in-line with the transforming care agenda, focusing on people with a learning disability who are experiencing (but not exclusively) mental health difficulties, behavioural challenges, placement breakdown and medication titration who should be treated in the least restrictive environment with the minimum of disruption to their lives. The team may also provide some in reach intoAMH/ ACUTE/ LDhospital settings as a liaison support when our clients need to access inpatient settings.
The IST operates from 8am-8pm on a 12hr shift pattern 7 days a week.
The successful individual will need a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care and Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent to be recruited into this Band 4 position.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will need to have a genuine desire to improve the mental health and well-being of adults with learning disability and behaviours that challenge. They will work as part of an MDT delivering high quality secondary care and enhancing the community services, working with individuals who require specialist interventions using trauma informed care & a recovery-based approach.
The successful candidate must be motivated, flexible, able to communicate effectively, will be expected to be able to travel independently to various locations within the NYY&S locality on a regular basis.
A trust car lease scheme is available.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached job description for the essential role criteria and responsibilities. Please do contact us if you would like to arrange an informal visit or to discuss the role in more detail prior application or interview.
The post holder will deliver a quality service and ensure the individual is at the centre of their care ensuring they are fully involved in all aspects of assessment, planning and care and treatment as appropriate, including being professionally and legally accountable.
The service is looking for an Associate Practitioner with relevant LD experience or who have a willingness to develop, staff must be able to care coordinate and should be able to work well independently as well as part of a wider team.
The team will cover a 7-day service, and will operate from 8am until 8pm and the Associate Practitioner will work as part of the team to provide assessment, advice and support to clients, carers and other professionals and delivering training.
We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic and who are willing to help support, develop and shape the team.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
2. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
3. Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities
4. Previous experience as a Band 3/4 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
Desirable
5. Previous experience and understanding of the PBS framework.
Knowledge
Essential
6. Person centred care
7. Evidence based knowledge of current practices in the field.
8. Awareness of legal frameworks including Mental Health legislation
Desirable
9. Knowledge and understanding of the needs of people who have a learning disability
Personal Attributes
Essential
10. Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
11. Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
12. Committed to continual quality and service improvement
13. Self awareness and committed to continual personal development.
Other requirements
Essential
14. Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.