NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the North West adult Learning Disability team for a Band 3 health care support worker. The team is comprised of a large multi-disciplinary team working to promote the health needs of adults with Learning disabilities and complex needs.
The post holder will work alongside the nursing and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver specialist, person centred care to clients accessing the service. They will assist in assessment of client’s needs, implementation and evaluation of interventions and carry out delegated tasks as per care plan, contributing to review of care planning documentation.
The post holder will function as part of a structured team with support from senior learning disability staff within the team. They will report and liaise effectively with all professionals involved in delegated work, maintain associated records. Interested candidates should have some experience of working in the health and social care sector.
The post holder will be supported to develop areas of interest in practice that complement the available skills mix, particularly within the nursing team and address the assessed needs of the client group.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.
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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in Glenkirk Centre, North West LD Team - Community LD Nursing
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Permanent Contract
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Full-time position (36 hours per week)
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Shift pattern for this post are Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Key responsibilities:
You will be a key support to people whether at home, in hospital or other care setting. Assistance in enabling population resident within Glasgow City HSCP who have a primary diagnosis of learning disability to live a fully inclusive community life, minimising the impact of the learning disability or complex needs, and ensuring equal access to all health care and housing as other non-disabled residents. This role supports people where the need arises community and/or inpatient settings and close collaboration with third sector providers.
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To ensure the programmes of care delivered to the clients are within an agreed framework and as delegated by the named professional
- To participate in the planning, development and facilitation of therapeutic group activities in collaboration with team members
- Develop rapport with individual clients, their carer’s/families, obtaining relevant information and encouraging their interest and involvement in their care planning
- To observe the general behaviour, ability and responses of clients, ensuring the timely dissemination of information with other team members
- To maintain clear communications, both written and oral, with a range of internal and external agencies
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To contribute to establishing infrastructure which will promote quality learning disability services in East Renfrewshire HSCP Learning Disability Team and take forward the recommendations in The Keys to Life (re-launched 2019) and The Coming Home Report (2018) and Coming Home implementation 2022.
- Work with people with learning disabilities and all teams to develop the role.
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To support, advise and teach clients, relatives and care providers to give effective care, treatment and training in relation to designated programmes of care for clients
- To provide assistance with the provision of specialist learning disability advice, education and support throughout East Renfrewshire HSCP, working with primary care, mental health, community care and acute care partners.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Experience in working with people with a learning disability, or evidence of advanced learning. A high level of motivation, good interpersonal skills, resilience and positive role modelling.
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Extensive experience of working directly with people with a learning disability and complex challenging behaviour.
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Understanding of the impact of trauma on individuals, their families/carers and support staff.
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Experience must include work with people with a learning disability
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Laura McWilliams, Nurse Team Lead, On 0141 232 1340 or email [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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