Healthcare Assistant - Shortbreaks

Phoenix MCT; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for Shortbreaks in Liskeard. The role involves providing care for children with health needs in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent experience, with a focus on teamwork and effective communication.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for staff development

Qualifications

• Experience caring for children with high health needs.
• Evidence of ongoing training and professional development.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective Short Break Services for children and young people.
• Work as part of a team to meet emotional and physical needs.
• Support children with learning disabilities and health needs.

Skills

Communication

Listening

IT Skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

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Band 3 Main area Childrens Short Breaks Services Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Shift working) Job ref 201-25-308-B Site Layland Shortbreak home Town Liskeard Salary £24,625 - £25,674 Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/06/2025 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Organisation

• Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
• Technology enabled care.
• Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
• Safe, efficient, effective and productive.

Great People

• A place people love to work and feel valued.
• Living our values with staff (all voices count).
• Attract, grow and develop talent.
• Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.

Great Partner

• Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
• Joined-up community services.
• Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
• Reduce our impact on the environment.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation and support flexible arrangements such as job share, part-time, or other patterns. Although the role may have a home office base, we support flexibility around workplace locations.

The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may contact vulnerable service users. We encourage vaccination against COVID-19 for staff, unless exempt.

Job Overview

Contribute to providing a warm, homely environment for children and young people on short break stays, primarily at Layland, a small OFSTED-regulated home for children with learning disabilities and health needs. Support, supervision, and training will be provided. The role includes weekend, bank holiday, and night work. The post is permanent.

Main duties

Work as part of a team to provide effective Short Break Services, working in partnership with children, young people, and their families, ensuring their emotional, physical, cultural, religious, and spiritual needs are met.

Working for our organisation

We are an NHS community and mental health provider based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, delivering community and hospital care, supporting physical and mental health, and providing specialist support for dementia and learning disabilities. We value our staff and aim to be a great place to work, with over 4,000 staff including healthcare professionals, admin, and support staff.

Our services support approximately 568,000 residents and visitors, working closely with partners in Devon and accommodating seasonal population increases.

Detailed Job Description and Person Specification

See supporting documents for detailed responsibilities and person criteria.

Qualifications and Experience (Essential)

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards it, or equivalent experience.
• Experience caring for children with high health needs, learning disabilities, epilepsy, scoliosis, or sensory impairments.
• Experience working in health, social care, or education settings.
• Evidence of ongoing training and professional development.

Desirable

• Experience in residential or short break settings.
• Level 3 Safeguarding training.
• Clinical skills such as Gastro-Jejejunostomy, tracheostomies.

Skills and Aptitude (Essential)

• Good IT skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good listening skills and ability to handle complex information.

Knowledge and Abilities (Essential)

• Ability to follow Moving and Handling Procedures and Support Plans.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene procedures.
• Flexibility to work different shifts.

We support staff development through career planning, CPD, leadership programs, coaching, and tailored induction and preceptorship programs.