Senior Health Care Assistant

Job title:

Senior Health Care Assistant

Company:

NHS

Job description

Do you have a passion for working with Children and young people. Come and join our team delivering an excellent level of care to children with learning disabilities in a rewarding environment. We have recently been rated as Good by Ofsted.We provide respite and short stays for children up to the age of 18 years across 2 bungalows with up to 9 children staying at any one time. You will be working as part of a wider team supporting children to live their best lives in a fun and fulfilling environment.We are a 7 day service and you will be working a range of shifts including evenings, weekends and nights. We have the ability to be flexible to make sure this works for you.We can offer you a range of benefits, training and progression opportunities within the service to enhance your knowledge and skills. You will be required to complete a Level 3 Diploma in residential childcare. You will be fully supported to do this within work time.Main duties of the jobIn the absence of a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for leading a shift. You will be required to administer medication and carry out specific clinical interventions. This is a hands-on role, which involves supporting the children with personal care, carrying out moving and handling and supporting them to participate in a range of leisure activities. You will be required to undertake daily tasks such as making beds, washing bedding and clothing, preparing meals and assisting the children at mealtimes.You will need good verbal and written communication. The role involves regular communication with families, as well as other professionals such as social workers and school staff. It is essential that you have had experience of working with children with a learning disability. You will need to have basic IT skills in order to access various IT systems and assist with updating the childrens care files.We are a supportive and motivated staff team who are passionate about the care we provide. You will be required to deliver the highest quality care and ensure that the children and young people are at the heart of any care provided or decisions made.About usAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working 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 value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial 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 our website.Sharing your data – As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.Date posted05 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9798-1154Job locationsOsborne CourtOsborne RoadMalvernWorcestershireWR14 1JEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Person SpecificationSkills and AbilitiesEssential

• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• Able to work flexible shifts and be an adaptable team member.

ExperienceEssential

• Minimum of two years relevant practical experience.

Desirable

• Working with peoples whose behaviour challenges.
• Working with people with profound and multiple disabilities.

KnowledgeEssential

• Understanding of Learning disability, physical disability and associated healthcare needs.

QualificationsEssential

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or
• Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post
• Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
• MAPA Training.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications as point of offer.

Desirable

• Other recognised care qualifications.
• First Aid training.

Person SpecificationSkills and AbilitiesEssential

• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• Able to work flexible shifts and be an adaptable team member.

ExperienceEssential

• Minimum of two years relevant practical experience.

Desirable

• Working with peoples whose behaviour challenges.
• Working with people with profound and multiple disabilities.

KnowledgeEssential

• Understanding of Learning disability, physical disability and associated healthcare needs.

QualificationsEssential

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or
• Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post
• Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
• MAPA Training.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications as point of offer.

Desirable

• Other recognised care qualifications.
• First Aid training.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:08:07 GMT

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