Please note - we cannot offer sponsorship to work within the UK at Malsis Hall.
Purpose of role
· To work as an integral part of the Care Home team, to positively promote recovery and social inclusion, by focussing on the needs of Service Users.
· Contribute to the ongoing support of Service Users, promoting their rights, independence, individuality, physical and mental wellbeing.
· Assist with the rehabilitation of Service Users including activities of daily living, household tasks, sport, social and leisure activities.
· Assist in all areas of care in accordance with agreed care plans and procedures, to enable Service Users to meet their individual needs, including activities of daily living, household tasks, sport, social and leisure activities.
· To administer prescribed medication As needed or required .
· Contribute to the development and evaluation of care plans, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and senior recovery workers.
· Contribute to the prevention and management of behaviour that challenges, by employing positive behavioural support approaches and techniques if and when appropriate.
· Form positive therapeutic relationships that support Service User’s own decision making and builds on their strengths, encouraging community activities, visits with family etc… as appropriate.
· Conduct, record and report observations and ensure care plans are implemented and quality standards are achieved.
· Monitor the wellbeing of Service Users, which may include, though is not limited to, undertaking physical health checks, blood pressure, temperature, respirations etc...
· Encourage and support individuals to take part in community activities suited to their particular needs and interests, ensuring facilitation of meaningful activities for Service Users.
· To facilitate/co facilitate groups and activities.
DUTIES AND SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the safety and quality of the service
1.1 Under the supervision of the Senior Team, promote the delivery of the safe service in accordance with legislative requirements and Company Policies and Procedures.
1.2 Report immediately to your Line Manager any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Service User, colleague, self or another.
1.3 Understand, and adhere to the implementation of, the Company’s Health & Safety Policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
1.4 Report to the Maintenance person, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard and ensure any corrective action is taken.
1.5 Implement effective practices that support compliance with health & safety at work, infection prevention and control, food hygiene/environmental health regulations and all other regulations.
1.6 Maintain accurate, legible and relevant records of Service User support, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and Managers.
1.7 Adhere at all times to the Policies and Procedures of the Company.
1.8 Report all complaints and incidents to the Nurse in Charge without delay.
1.9 Be prepared to work flexibly to ensure the safe delivery of the service.
2. Provide High Quality Service Provision
2.1 Promote the rights of each Service User and keep their wishes at the centre of their care and support.
2.2 As part of the role of the 1:1 Recovery Worker, participate in pre-admission transition plans to support effective admissions.
2.3 Support Service Users to participate in a range of activities that are meaningful to them and meet their needs and choices.
2.4 Support Service Users, and where appropriate their representatives, to understand the service provision, and where you identify any areas of misunderstanding, report these to the Nurse leading the shift.
2.5 Apply effective communication skills with Service Users, their families and representatives, staff and other health and social care professionals, to support the delivery of a high-quality Care Home service.
2.6 Keep all information about Service Users and their families secure and confidential.
2.7 Support the delivery of service action aimed at promoting the quality of service provision.
3. Leadership and Management
The post-holder will complete the required social care training to enable them to fulfil their role effectively.
3.1 Support the identification of your own ongoing staff training needs, ensuring you remain compliant with all mandatory and other required training.
3.2 Participate in planned supervision to support you to effectively and safely carry out your role.
3.3 Participate in an appraisal and implement objectives agreed at the appraisal meeting.
3.4 Comply with Safeguarding Adults legislation, reporting any concerns without delay and participate in related investigations, as required.
4. Promote the business
4.1 Deal with any enquiries regarding potential placements professionally and positively and inform the Nurse/Care Home Manager of the enquiry in a timely manner.
5. General
5.1 Contribute to the development of an effective and efficient working team.
5.2 Develop and maintain a network of professional contacts with all stakeholders.
5.3 Report immediately to your Line Manager any issues identified which could bring the Company into disrepute.
5.4 Ensure all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of work is not divulged to third parties.
5.5 Notify your Line Manager as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
5.6 Ensure the security of your work location is maintained at all times.
5.7 Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
5.8 Carry out any other tasks which may be reasonably assigned to you.
5.9 Ensure that all resources used in and around the Service are sensibly conserved by all staff members.
5.10 Ensure full compliance with contracts, including any requirements to achieve quality related payments.
Dimensions
The post-holder will support Service Users to live a fulfilling, safe and meaningful life, under the direction and with the support of the Nurses and Managers and to contribute to ‘Service User of the day’ reviews of care plans, documentation and where appropriate review of restrictive practices.
Working relationships
The post-holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff, management colleagues, visitors, carers, visiting professionals, commissioners and registration bodies.
Full Time 41.125 Hours
Working pattern:
week 1 = 3 days
week 2 = 4 days
Working hours will vary typically 7.45am-8pm
or 7.45pm-8am
Permanent nights also available
£12.75 - £13.25 Depending on NVQ qualifications.
Essential Person Specifications
Education and qualifications
Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or committed to undertake NVQ and/or certificate in mental health training.
Knowledge
Effective communication skills (written, verbal & presenting)
Can demonstrate an awareness of mental health conditions
Experience
Minimum of 1 years’ experience of working in a Care Home setting with Service Users with complex mental health and social care needs or willingness to learn
Experience of working with Service Users to promote social inclusion and recovery (paid or unpaid)
Skills and Attributes
To demonstrate an awareness of the need to value diversity
Ability to form and maintain positive therapeutic relationships that support Service User’s own decision making and building on their strengths.
Ability to drive the work vehicle and or use of their own vehicle
Experience of supporting vulnerable adults within health and social care services spanning more than 1 years’ experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.75-£13.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Health and Social Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
