Care Support Worker - Integrated Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team

should have a desire to work in NHS, be motivated, flexible, have excellent communication & time

management skills.

Participate in training, education,

& clinical supervision to develop skills & knowledge & apply

continuous reflection on own practice.

as part of a team.

We are aware that an increasing

number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job

application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough

screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If

you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS

Jobs application form.

The post holder

the supervision of registered health

care professionals/associate practitioner, within a

delegated framework for agreed tasks, be aware of and able to address the

basic, routine therapeutic, psychological and physical needs of a defined group

of people.

As part of the

healthcare team, provide the highest standards of care and compassionate

planned care to people that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation

potential.

Support service users with

personal care duties (bathing, toileting, dressing, support with meals, assist

patients with their appearance).

Assist clinicians in supporting people to carry out

everyday tasks.

Support in the delivery of the service in

performing routine administration or housekeeping tasks.

Develop and

maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite,

positive and empathetic approach, providing and receiving routine information

appropriately.

Ensure the care experienced is positive and service user safety is

maintained. Treat everyone, eg,

service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues

etc, with respect, dignity and courtesy and in accordance

with

the Trusts Values.

Follow and ensure routine care is provided in

accordance with well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines

and established clinical care plans.

Undertake the physical aspects of care eg, moving

and handling of service users. Use items of equipment in delivering care eg,

hoists, wheelchairs etc, (as appropriate to the role), ensuring appropriate

instruction on their use has been received.

required to concentrate for periods of time, depending upon the care

intervention/care plan. That includes undertaking personal care, engaging with

service users, documentation and raising issues of concern appropriately.

Participate in a flexible rostering arrangement

providing 24-hour/7-day care, (as appropriate to the role).

Be able to respond to verbal / physical aggression

or challenging behaviour (including risk to self); recognising and responding

to changes in presentation, including reporting to a clinician as required in

order to maintain own personal safety and accessing support for service users. Respond

appropriately to emergency situations.

Identify and manage risks, including assessment

of moving and handling, using local policies and procedures. Is aware of the

environment in which they work and how to maintain safety for themselves and

others.

The content of this post will be

reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with

the service developments.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health

and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,

Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are

the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is

to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this

by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ

staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a

difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage

and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value

diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being

a foundation Trust means were accountable to our

members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people

(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join

us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving

the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and

help each year.

are committed

to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this

commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Physical Attributes

Experience

Desirable: - Able to evidence working in a caring environment or in a voluntary position.; - In dealing with the public.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Desirable: - Language skills other than English.; - Have some understanding of people who have experienced ill health.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Level 2 health and social care qualification.

Personal Attributes

Training