Health Care Assistant

Job overview

Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.

The Post Holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of the service and will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and be expected to provide high quality, individualised care which addresses the needs and wants of adults with a learning disability, mental health needs and/or challenging behaviours.

The Post Holder is expected to participate actively in promoting high standards of care. The post holder will be expected to work across the 7 day week.

All interviews for this post will be held in person at Little Plumstead Hospital , Hospital Road Norwich NR13 5EW.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will:

• Work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a multi-disciplinary team striving to deliver quality person-centred care.
• Assist in the day-to-day smooth running of the unit.
• Work with, talk to and listen to service users, carers and families, and encourage their participation in the recovery process.
• Participate as required in the assessment of care needs, the development and implementation of programmes of care, and risk assessments.
• Support and empower service-users, and work with the multi-disciplinary team to promote a culture of engagement and activity.
• Use de-escalation skills to manage aggression exhibited by service users, subject to achieving agreed training and competency.
• Help as required in the administration of medication.
• Be aware of own behaviour and the effect it can have on others.
• Be compassionate and open-minded.
• Treat colleagues, service-users, carers and relatives with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continual service- and personal-improvement.
• Reflect the Trust’s values by behaving in a manner that is welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional.

[For further details about the role and responsibilities, and for the Person Specification, please download the attached JD&PS document]

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Post Holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of the service. The Post Holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and be expected to provide high quality, individualised care which addresses the needs and wants of adults with a learning disability, mental health needs and/or challenging behaviours. The Post Holder is expected to participate actively in promoting high standards of care. The post holder will be expected to work across the 7 day week.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.