Care Support Worker - Learning & Disabilities
Job Title: Care Support Worker - Learning Disabilities
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexibleBank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the abilityto develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
What you will be responsible for: -
* Ability to challenge poor behaviour
* A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
* Ability to praise and be supportive to others
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
* Ability to work without direct supervision
* Able to communicate with all age groups
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing theabove.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Care Support Worker - Learning and Disabilities
Trust:Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Location: Princess of Wales Hospital - Church View, Osbourne Court, Malver N
Shifts Pattern: 07:00 am - 14:30 pm
14:00 pm 21:30 pm
RN 21:15 pm - 07:15 am
About the Trust: -
Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust are the countys main provider of community nursing, therapy and mental health services. They provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
Why might this job interest you?
This position allows you to make a significant impact on individuals' lives by providing essential support and compassionate care in mental health settings, all while having the freedom to choose your own working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables Mental Health Care Support Worker to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The ability to contribute to patient care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating, ensuring that individuals receive the necessary support when they need it most.
What you can add:
* Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
* Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
* Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
* Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need:
* A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a learning and disability hospital environment within the last 3 years
* Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
* Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
* Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
* Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
* First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
* Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
* Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
* Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
* Explore different wards ,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
* Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working in a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities environment
* Previous NHS Experience
Qualifications
* All Care support worker roles will be required to provide evidence of completing the Care Certificate or a relevant qualification. Evidence accepted includes:
* Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks clinical placements.
* Care Certificate from an NHS Organisation
* QCF Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services issued after 2011
* QCF Level 2 OR above Diploma in Health & Social Care or Clinical Healthcare Support issued after 2011
* QCF Level 3 OR above Diploma in Healthcare Support or Maternity & Paediatric Support issued after 2011 (For Paediatric & Maternity roles only)
* Degree /Diploma in Nursing and currently do not have an NMC Registration.
* MAPA or Safety Intervention training Advanced and Emergency Desirable however if you do not hold this training will be provided. Once 10 shifts have been complete we will pay you for the training days.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Service Users physical/emotional needs
* IT Literate
* Understanding of promotion of independent living
* Understanding the principles of Service Users with complex needs/ challenging behaviour
* Understanding of Teamwork
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.
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