Job Title: Senior Health Care Assistant
Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: Yes
Salary Range: £38,433.87 to £40,466.52
Contract Type: Permanent
Full time/Part Time: Full Time
Term Time only post: No
Advert Closing Date:24/11/2024
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Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our CAMHS Jersey family in our Duty and Assessment team, as a senior healthcare assistant.
This post would suit someone who is passionate about young people's mental health and improving outcomes for young people.
Job Purpose
To promote the wellbeing health and independence by supporting children and families with activities of daily living in order to meet planned care goals.
Staff at this level will work under the general guidance and direction of trained staff and will have immediate access to advice and guidance.
You will be assisting young people with mental health needs and challenging behaviours within the community as well within in-patient settings.
You will be required to provide person centred care and working, whilst supporting qualified staff to ensure the highest standards of care are upheld.
Statutory Responsibilities
Active engagement, participation and compliance with any other statutory responsibilities applicable to the role, as amended from time to time.
Job Specific Outcomes 1 of 2
The post holder will demonstrate an understanding of the government of Jersey code of practice for health and social care support workers and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with individuals, carers and colleagues.
The post holder will contribute and participate in care delivery for specified individual patients or patient groups, planning and organising a range of patient activities taking into account physical and social needs of the individuals we support.
The post holder will demonstrate understanding of and compliance with all Government of Jersey Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures at all times.
The post holder takes responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding polices and procedures.
The post holder will maintain a vocational QCF Portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement.
The post holder will demonstrate that activities of daily living are carried out in accordance with the individual’s care plan and the standards of care for clinical areas.
Job Specific Outcomes 2 of 2
The post holder will work collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team demonstrating well established networks and will contribute to the achievement of team goals.
The post holder will demonstrate cost consciousness and contribute to controlling expenditure within the clinical area.
The post holder will demonstrate basic key board skills and will carry out all designated administrative tasks effectively.
The post holder will seek opportunities to develop knowledge and skills and will participate constructively in the Performance Review and Appraisal process.
The post holder will contribute to the management of the immediate physical environment which will involve understanding and promoting all health, safety and security measures in hospital and home settings and carry out designated housekeeping tasks effectively.
The above does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to indicate the range and type of duties required. The duties of the post may alter to reflect changing practice within the service.
The post holder will be prepared to work within the 12 hours service, 7 days per week, 365 days per year as per rota.
Qualifications
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Qualifications |
In possession of Level 3 vocational award in health and social care
Minimum of 2 years’ experience at Grade 1 post |
Knowledge
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Knowledge |
Minimum of 2 years’ experience at Grade 1 post
Knowledge of personal care and related procedures. |
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Technical Work Based Skills
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Technical / Work-based Skills |
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Demonstrate IT skills and will carry out all designated tasks effectively. |
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General skills / attributes
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General Skills/Attributes |
Organise own day to day work tasks or activities.
Work collaboratively as a member of the multi- disciplinary team demonstrating well established networks and will contribute to the achievement of team goals |
Experience
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Experience |
Demonstrate own understanding and support junior members of the team to ensure compliance of HCS infection control policies and procedures. Maintains a professional portfolio, ability to reflect on own practise in order to identify own training needs and development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate and work in a team |
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Personal Attributes
Appointees to this role will be required to adhere to and perform their duties in line with the standards identified in the States of Jersey tier 6 core accountabilities attributes and behaviour indicators.
Across the Government of Jersey and public service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wider range of opportunities – to work with recognised experts across teams, learn new skills and develop their careers. We actively look to recruit people from different backgrounds, with diverse perspectives. This creates a richer, more varied environment, where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking and new opportunities, so you can develop an exciting and rewarding career.
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