Education Library Assistant

The role includes supporting, teaching and learning whilst maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.

To assist in the provision of a comprehensive education and library service.

To facilitate non-specialist patient education sessions to individuals or small groups as directed by the education team leader, which assist patients in the development of a range of skills, e.g. Maths, English, and IT.

To help establish patients' current skill level in subjects through completing assessments.

To support the planning of sessions and preparation of resources for group and individual education sessions.

To provide educational and social activities in collaboration with the Education and Occupational Therapy team.

To assist in the provision of a comprehensive education, library and information service to both patients and staff.

To facilitate non-specialist patient education sessions to individuals or small groups as directed by the education team leader.

Work with the Education team to deliver interventions, assist patients in the development of a range of skills, for example, maths, English and IT, as instructed by teaching staff.

Assist in the delivery of education sessions, helping patients who need extra support to comprehend topics and complete associated tasks.

Provide cover for Education/Library colleagues in the staff and patient library as required.

Have a basic understanding of the day-to-day running of the staff library.

Induct new users to the patient library.

Manage the circulation in the patient's library, i.e issuing and returning resources.

Collecting, escorting and observing patients in relevant areas.

Provide social and educational activities on-ward as appropriate in collaboration with the Education and Occupational Therapy teams.

Help in the planning of suitably creative and stimulating learning activities that help patients to develop their education and social wellbeing skills.

Support tutors in the preparation and distribution of resources for inclusion in group and individual learning sessions.

Help to establish patients' current skills levels in math and English using the outcomes of learners completing initial and diagnostic assessments to inform an appropriate learning programme

Support use of ICT in learning activities, promoting increased confidence and competence in its use.

Monitor and check/mark learners' completed activities, correcting as necessary.

Provide constructive feedback to patients in respect of progress and achievement.

Maintain records of patients' participation in Education sessions, documenting key aspects of progress and learner presentation.

Liaise closely with named OTs in order to contribute to the CPA process.

Operate the computerized library management system to process book issues, returns, reservation routines register new users, send out overdue notices and item recalls.

Carry out administrative and clerical duties as required, including attending team meetings, wider meetings and education network meetings as required.

Attend and actively engage in relevant courses workshops, tutorials and conferences where appropriate.

Continually update and develop skills utilize continuous professional development opportunities.

To participate in appropriate training courses and updates in accordance with mandatory training requirements.

This job description is not exhaustive and other duties or tasks may be required as consistent with the job role and grade.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 10,500 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health and forensic health services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 80 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings and secure environments.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Values and Behaviours

Physical Requirements

Qualifications

Essential: - GCSE 5-9 (A*-C) or equivalent in Maths and English; - NVQ level 3 teaching qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable: - Other qualifications relevant to the post; - Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification

Training

Desirable: - Training specific to mental health care

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working within Occupational Therapy and/or Education and Library teams; - Experience of working within mental health or the forensic setting

Knowledge

Desirable: - Knowledge of phonics

Skills

Contractual Requirements

Essential: - Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service; - Ability to work evenings and weekends