Senior Health Care Support Worker (Podiatry Assistant)

Support Worker within Podiatry, you will be a valued member of the team,

helping patients access high-quality foot health services across hospital and

community settings. You will support podiatrists in delivering patient care, assist

with clinic activity, promote self-management and healthy lifestyles, and

contribute to a positive patient experience from referral through to discharge.

You will also help maintain accurate records, support service improvements, and

act as a role model for colleagues.

We are looking for someone who

is compassionate, organised and adaptable, with excellent communication skills

and a genuine commitment to patient-centred care. You will be confident working

independently and as part of a team, able to build positive relationships,

prioritise tasks effectively and demonstrate initiative when responding to

changing demands. In return, you will join a supportive, forward-thinking

service that values development, teamwork and making a meaningful difference to

people's lives every day.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have

their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

Job

summary.

under the

supervision/direction of registered health care professionals/associate

practitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support as

and when necessary, in the delivery of psychological and physical care to a

defined group of people.

as part of a healthcare

team, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to

people that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.

develop and maintain

meaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive and

empathetic approach, communicating effectively and informatively.

demonstrate an

understanding of the care and treatment programmes of a designated group of

service users to enable you to instruct, advise & guide service users,

family and carers. To make the appropriate adjustments independently within own

level of competence and be able to communicate any changes to service users and

registered health care professionals.

be required to concentrate

for periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan eg,

following the observation policy, taking, recording of physical observations

etc, and responding to issues of concern appropriately. This may include areas

of work requiring physical effort, with regard to risk, health & safety.

exercise a degree of

independence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches when

delivering tasks. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems,

within own levels of competence.

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, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values.

contribute to the care

planning process. Understand the principles underlying care planning eg,

enabling the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/

independence/recovery.

implement care within

well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established

clinical care plans. Organise a range of

activities eg, facilitate meaningful activities for individuals or small

groups.

apply knowledge of longer

term health conditions eg, Diabetes, Obesity, smoking cessation etc, providing

advice and support.

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.

assist in dealing with

verbal/physical aggression using de-escalation techniques, this may include the

need for restraint and/or seclusion (as appropriate to the role)

attend to the service

users personal care needs as required

participate in a flexible

rostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7-day care (as appropriate to the role)

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

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.

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.

Experience

Training

Personal Attributes

Qualifications

Desirable: - Level 4 units in Health & Social Care.; - Experience of the speciality area.; - Willingness to undertake further study towards level 4 qualification.

Physical Attributes

Special Knowledge/Skills

Desirable: - Language skills other than English.; - Experience of supervising/inducting others.