Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dawlish is seeking experienced or aspiring Healthcare Assistants to join the Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Neurodiversity Services team. Responsibilities include assisting with care delivery and undertaking practical procedures under supervision. Qualifications include basic education, completion of the Care Certificate within three months, and ideally an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care. Part-time and flexible working applications are encouraged.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working patterns

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring situation or working within mental health services.
• Ability to maintain professional therapeutic relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist multi-disciplinary team members in the delivery of care and treatment.
• Undertake practical procedures under supervision.

Skills

Good communication and listening skills

Ability to work with people both in a group and individually

Awareness of safeguarding principles

Time management

Education

Basic Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Care Certificate

Job description

We aresearching for experienced or aspiring Healthcare Assistants who would like tostart a career within our Mental Health, Learning Disability and NeurodiversityServices.

Thisis an exciting opportunity to join the team at the Regional LearningDisability and Autism Unit in Dawlish (The Brook).

The Brook provides high quality care and treatment forpeople who have learning disabilities, and autistic patients with complex mentalhealth needs. The building and environment is state of the art and the serviceaims to become a centre of excellence.

We are committed to the ongoing training and development ofall our staff and offer a range of opportunities for career progression. TheCare Certificate is the nationally recognised qualification for all staffworking within the health and social care sector. Within Devon PartnershipTrust we are committed to all staff at Band 3 holding this qualification. Ifyou have not yet completed the Care Certificate you will be supported to attainthis within your first 3 months of employment as part of your mandatorytraining. We know at Devon Partnership NHS Trust that Healthcare Assistants fromdifferent employment backgrounds can bring a range of knowledge and new ideas -previous care experience is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to assistmulti-disciplinary team members in the delivery of care and treatment to peopleusing our services. The care provided will encompass social, physical,intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of the individuals.

You will also be responsible for undertaking practicalprocedures under the supervision of trained nursing staff.

Our inpatientservices operate on a 24/7 shift bases which supports us offering flexibleworking patterns. You can work a variety of shifts - these include mornings(shifts could start from 7am), short days & long days (shifts are generally10 - 12 hours long), evenings (till around 8pm) and nights (from around 7pm).You will qualify for unsocial enhancements in addition to basic pay.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Basic Education.
• To complete the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager.
• NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.

Experience

• Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health, learning disability or autism services.

Knowledge and Skills

• Awareness of safeguarding principles.
• Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work with people in a group and individual basis.
• Demonstrate an ability and awareness to maintain personal boundaries.
• Able to plan work, time management, completing records and recording observations etc.
• To take leadership and direction from qualified staff.
• To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties.
• To demonstrate an ability to provide practical support with daily living activities, and physically perform nursing duties.
• To be able to respond promptly to physical and mental health emergencies, be able to think quickly and deal with situations in a calm and sensible manner.
• To be patient and tolerant in challenging situations.
• Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.

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.

The Brook, Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) Unit