Enhanced Care Healthcare Support Worker - Staff Bank

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We've provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level . (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust's Clinical Induction Programme for Healthcare Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead if you have any issues: ), lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling to both Trust sites. The programme includes two supernumerary shifts in the clinical area (an early and a late shift), all of the other days are classroom-based and run from 9am to 5pm.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship in accordance with UK VISA's and immigration legislation.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Hold a nationally approved Care Certificate - this must have been obtained in a healthcare setting

Desirable criteria

• Hold an NVQ/ Diploma level 3 in Healthcare/ or level 3 Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Functional skills English and maths level 2 or GCSE English and maths grades A*/9 - C/4.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience as a Healthcare Support Worker
• Experience of working with people in varied contexts
• Awareness and understanding of peoples enhanced care needs e.g. mental health, dementia and delirium, learning disability, autism, risk of falls.
• Knowledge and experience in safeguarding adults and children
• Ability to work in an often-challenging environments

Desirable criteria

• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Previous experience of working with people who require enhanced care
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate with people and families around sensitive issues
• High level of emotional resilience to be able to keep thinking and performing skilfully under pressure
• Well-developed organisational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative
• Ability to work across agencies and within a multidisciplinary context
• Computer literate
• Able to prioritise work delegated by a registered nurse
• Ability to create innovative solutions alongside people to help them meet identified goals
• Skills in supporting people and families with emotional and behavioural issues

Desirable criteria

• Skills in engaging people in recovery focused, resilience building exercises

In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.

Company culture

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that experts in the workplace assess our staff and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here:

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