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Churchview is a unique specialist service that provides a Short BreaksService to support young people (over 18 years old) and adults with learningdisabilities in Worcestershire.
Theservice supports individuals who require nursing care, are assessed as havingcomplex health needs and also supports individuals presenting with behavioursthat may challenge.
We are looking for dynamic and motivated Care Assistant to join theteam.
The post-holder will support otherteam members in delivering a clinically effective service.
The aim is for service users to feel welcome,safe, confident, and keen to stay, thus providing a positive experience for allconcerned.
This post is for 28 hours over 4 days in the week and the shifts patternsare 7-1400, or .
You will need good verbal and written communication skills to utilise carenotes, feedback to families and handovers to the staff team.
We will support you to gain knowledge of care plans and aspects of the job role.
We would love if you have experience with supporting people with learning Disabilities but would be more than happy to support anyone who was new to this field and wanted to gain experience.
Please note the Trust will not providesponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to workin the UK status.
Main duties of the job This role at Churchview will include admitting anddischarging service users and their belonging.
Regular communications withfamilies and other professionals involved in their care such as day centrestaff, college staff, GP, and Community Learning Disability Nurses.
You will berequired to make beds, do daily tasks such as wash bedding, clothes, shop forfood, prepare meals and support service users with meals.
You will be requiredto deliver the highest standards and quality outcomes possible, ensuring thatthe service user is at the heart of your care and decisions.
This is a hands-on role, and the candidate will be requiredto support service users with personal care tasks and moving and handlingaspects of care alongside medicines management.
We would like team players; theservice runs well because we all help each other and are all passionate aboutthe care we provide.
We are a supportive, passionate, and motivated staff teamand reflect on the care we provide regularly to improve the care we provide toservice users.
The candidate will be supported by Band 2 and 3 Health CareAssistants, Qualified Nurses, a Deputy Manager and Churchview Replacement Caremanager to deliver person centred care which involves regular reviews withfamilies, ensuring the needs of the induvial are at the heart of the careprovided.
About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care.
We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service.
We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.
What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite.
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Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.
Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 2 qualification (e.g.
GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Care or A good standard of general education to GCSE level and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 2 qualification on appointment to post Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Skills & Abilities Essential 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 A flexible and adaptable team member Enthusiastic and self-motivated Knowledge Desirable Understanding of learning disability, physical disability and associated healthcare needs Additional Criteria Essential You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Experience Essential Previous experience in supporting people with learning disabilities or experience within a wider care role Desirable Learning Disability experience Health Care Assistant previous experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 2 qualification (e.g.
GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Care or A good standard of general education to GCSE level and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 2 qualification on appointment to post Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Skills & Abilities Essential 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 A flexible and adaptable team member Enthusiastic and self-motivated Knowledge Desirable Understanding of learning disability, physical disability and associated healthcare needs Additional Criteria Essential You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Experience Essential Previous experience in supporting people with learning disabilities or experience within a wider care role Desirable Learning Disability experience Health Care Assistant previous 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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Churchview, Princess of Wales Community Hospital Stourbridge Road Bromsgrove B61 0BB Employer's website