Support Worker - Learning disability service

Pennine Care NHS FT; Batheaston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS FT is seeking a Support Worker for its Learning Disability service. The role involves assisting in the care of children and adults with learning disabilities, developing skills within a dedicated team, and supporting Senior Support Workers and Unit Manager.

The post requires shift work including days and nights across seven days. The successful candidate will join a team delivering high-quality care, maintaining safety and dignity, and contributing to care planning and

Qualifications

• Clinical skills competency framework including essential care tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Willingness to develop skills through training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care and support to people accessing the service.
• Assist in therapeutic activities and group work under guidance of senior staff.
• Document observations accurately in line with Trust Policy.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote dignity for service users.
• Support development and implementation of care plans and Positive Behaviour Support.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Observations

Education

NVQ level 3 in Care (or equivalent experience)

Care Certificate

Assessor in CC

Job description

Support Worker - Learning disability service

An opportunity has arisen to work at Cambeck Close supporting children & adults with a learning disability.

This role provides an opportunity to develop skills and experience working alongside a dedicated team of professional staff, while also developing your own skills.

These roles will also provide support to the Senior Support Workers and will interlink with the Unit Manager, Administrator and other professionals .

The role requires shift work days & nights 7 days a week.

Main duties of the job

You will provide high quality care and support to people accessing the service. They will assist in the delivery of the model of care under the guidance of the Unit Manager, & Senior Support Workers.

You will provide support which is therapeutic while also maintaining the persons safety and dignity, this may involve working with those that have challenging behaviour.

You will will assist in establishing care plans and in the delivery of care. The expectation will be to work within the boundaries of agreed instruction, whilst being supported within Trust procedures and policies

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job responsibilities

• To support and contribute to the development and maintenance of an environment which is defined by high quality care and support.
• To work as an assistant or co-worker in therapeutic activities and / or group work with the support and guidance of senior staff.
• To listen and talk to service users, families and their carers and develop boundaried therapeutic relationships.
• To undertake and accurately document observations and clinical care in line with Trust Policy.
• To ensure effective communication, either verbal or written, amongst the team, reporting any change or unusual occurrence in the service users behaviour or condition.
• To accurately report and feedback any concerns.
• To understand the importance of and maintain the need for confidentiality in all service users matters.
• To participate in the maintenance of a clean, tidy and safe environment.
• To value diversity and promote equality of opportunity for all and to ensure individuals are treated fairly.
• To ensure that any interventions are provided in accordance with least restrictive practice.
• To carry out duties as allocated.
• To support the development and implementation of Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Attend to personal hygiene including bathing, toileting and dressing, promoting quality of life and independence.
• Support and assist at mealtimes as required.
• To attend education and training sessions specially arranged for the team.
• To carry out assigned tasks under the supervision of qualified staff.
• To provide guidance to new staff on the induction to the ward and participate in induction and training programmes for staff.
• To undertake support to new staff as appropriate, supporting them complete their care certificate.
• To act as a positive role model to the service users and staff.
• To demonstrate appropriate de-escalation skills in managing aggression exhibited by service users, subject to achieving agreed training and competency in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression techniques.
• To attend / undertake statutory and mandatory training as required.
• To have an interest in self-development and be active in enhancing own personal knowledge.
• Escort service users as appropriate to areas outside the service as delegated.Adhere to appropriate Trust and local policies, procedures and guidelines.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Care (or equivalent experience) or a commitment to work towards
• Care Certificate or willing to work towards
• Assessor in CC

Experience

• Experience of working with adults/children
• Experience of working with people with a learning disability
• Experience of working as a nursing assistant
• Experience of carrying out clinical observations
• Experience of Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression techniques
• Experience of caring for others
• Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
• Experience of being involved in the delivery of meaningful activities

Knowledge

• Understanding of mental health difficulties and learning disabilities
• An awareness of stigma and discrimination of people with mental health issues and learning disabilities
• Awareness of ward procedures and clinical observations
• Awareness of community system involved in care provision of people with a learning disability
• Awareness of alternative and modified communication strategies

Skills and Abilities

• To complete clinical skills competency framework, include but not exclusive to, tracheostomy care, intrathecal feeding, respiratory care, medication administration and physical health monitoring
• Able to impart knowledge, supervise and direct the work of others under supervision.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients and their carers' and modify communication as required for clients with a learning disability.
• Able to remain calm in stressful situations and display patience and empathy
• Able to report observations accurately and concisely.
• Able to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships patients and families
• Able to organise day to day tasks and activities based on an agreed work plan.
• Willingness to participate in staff induction and training for junior staff
• Awareness of reasonable adjustments to support in engaging clients in activities

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.

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearper annum, pro rata