Job summary 1 Willow Close is a safe and secure environment where the highest standards of care are delivered. Our priority is the safety and wellbeing to those we care for by providing a person centred service and a relaxed 'home from home' environment taking into account their ethnic and cultural backgrounds. You must have a passion for providing a quality service for people with complex needs and demonstrate an understanding of their needs and the needs of their families. You must want to make a positive difference to the lives of the people you care for. Under the supervision of a nurse you will participate in providing Short Breaks for clients with complex disabilities through a health care model. Working within the requirements of the policies and guidelines of the service, ensure that the clients are supported and assisted with all aspects of daily living, meeting their identified health needs and facilitating an individualised approach to leisure and activities. We can offer you a challenging but rewarding environment with a dedicated and supportive staff team. You will be required to be a well-motivated individual who possesses good communication skills, is willing to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to support people with learning disabilities and complex health needs. Main duties of the job Duties will include taking part in day-to-day activities and household tasks. Working within the requirements of the policies and guidelines of the service, ensure that the clients are supported and assisted with all aspects of daily living, meeting their identified health needs and facilitating an individualised approach to leisure and activities. The post holder will be expected to work within the limits of their own competence, responsibility and accountability. Flexible rostering is offered and you will receive ongoing training, support and opportunities to develop your skills. The service operates 24/7, staff therefore work the full range of shift patterns including days, weekends, night shifts and Bank Holidays. About us NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 270-TF767-MH-A Job locations 1 Willow Close Upton Northampton NN5 4GL Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Person Specification Interview Essential Effective communication skills good written and verbal communication experience Desirable good communication skills team work experience Interview questions Essential Experience working in care experience working with people Desirable Experience working with people with Learning Disabilities care work experience Person Specification Interview Essential Effective communication skills good written and verbal communication experience Desirable good communication skills team work experience Interview questions Essential Experience working in care experience working with people Desirable Experience working with people with Learning Disabilities care work experience 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 Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address 1 Willow Close Upton Northampton NN5 4GL Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)