Job summary Bankfields is an assessment and treatment unit for individuals with a learning disability and or autism.
We are looking for enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join our expanding team.
You must be passionate about improving service users quality of life be able to role model and work as a team.
The individuals we care for are at the most challenging times of their lives and need individuals that have a degree of resilience and can show they can care for them with compassion and empathy.
Main duties of the job You will join a team of highly skilled and committed individuals ensuring that person centred and holistic care is provided at all times.
We provide a person centred activity plan which incorporates activities in house and within the local community.
The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent.
Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).
The successful candidates who do not have the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Healthcare Assistant Framework which will include the acquisition of the level 2 Diploma Health and Social Care, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies.
You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.
About us We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help.
In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood.
Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region.
We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
For more information please contact the Ward Manager on 07467736311 Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience of working with learning disabilities and or autism (Trainee Post: no essential experience required) Desirable Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
Knowledge Essential Knowledge of person centred care Basic understanding of learning disability.
Skills Essential Effective verbal and written communication skills Time management and the ability to prioritise effectively Competency in record keeping (within agreedtimescale) Approved techniques in physical intervention (within agreed timescale) Desirable Competency in venepuncture Personal attributes Essential Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compactand Trust Values and Behaviours.
Compassionate in meeting the needs ofvulnerable people and their families and carers Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
Committed to continual quality and service improvement Self awareness and committed to continual personal development.
Desirable Must be open to continuous personal development Qualifications Essential Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent (Trainee: must be achieved within 2 years of commencement inpost) Care Certificate (Trainee: must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post) Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (Trainee: Successful completion of the Trust's full HCAFramework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within 2 years of commencement in post)