Senior Healthcare Assistant - Recruitment Event

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Job summary

Osborne Court is a unique, specialist service that provides short breaks/ replacement care to children and adults with learning disabilities. The service supports those who require nursing care and are assessed as having complex health needs, or present with behaviours that may challenge.

Both the children and adult services are looking for dynamic and motivated Senior Healthcare Assistant`s to join their teams. The services aim to provide a welcoming environment where the children and service users have the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try new activities and that they have an enjoyable stay.

Apply now to be invited to attend our Recruitment Event on Monday 19th June 2023.

On completion of your successful application, you will be invited to our Recruitment Event taking place at Osborne Court, Osborne Road, Malvern Link, WR14 1JE on Monday 19th June 2023 between 10:00 and 14:00 where you will undertake an interview with our friendly team and potentially be made an offer on the spot.

We are a supportive and motivated team who are passionate about the care we provide. You will be required to provide the highest quality care and ensure that the children and service users are at the heart of everything you do.

Main duties of the job

In 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 and service users 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 and service users 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. It is essential that you have had experience of working with children and/ or adults with a learning disability. You will need to have basic IT skills in order to access various IT systems and assist with updating care files and complete assessments.

The post holder needs to be able to work flexible day and night shifts to meet the needs of the service.

About us

We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.

We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.

We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.

We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.

At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.

We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Level of general education.
• Level 2 Qualification (e.g. NVQ or Diploma) Will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post.
• Will be expected to complete the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment.

Desirable

• Other recognised care qualifications.
• Level 3 Qualification (e.g. NVQ or Diploma)

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years relevant practical experience.

Desirable

• Working with children or adults with a learning disability.
• Working with children or adults whose behaviour`s challenge.
• Working with children or adults with profound and multiple disabilities.

Additional criteria

Essential

• 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.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Good Level of general education.
• Level 2 Qualification (e.g. NVQ or Diploma) Will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post.
• Will be expected to complete the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment.

Desirable

• Other recognised care qualifications.
• Level 3 Qualification (e.g. NVQ or Diploma)

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years relevant practical experience.

Desirable

• Working with children or adults with a learning disability.
• Working with children or adults whose behaviour`s challenge.
• Working with children or adults with profound and multiple disabilities.

Additional criteria

Essential

• 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.

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

Osborne Court

Osborne Road

Malvern

Worcestershire

WR14 1JE

Employer's website