Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Le Geyt Day Service as Senior Healthcare Assistant. You will be working alongside a large skilled and experienced team supporting individuals with learning disabilities and / or associated conditions. As a Senior Healthcare Assistant you will be leading and planning the day to day running of the centre. You will be supporting and mentoring the team, displaying essential practice and leadership skills. Effective communication is required on a daily basis, liaising with family / carers/ outside agencies
and members of the wider organisation. RQF (or equivalent) in Health and Social care level 2 is essential / RQF (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care Level 3 is desirable. IT sills are essential. 

Please contact Emma Sutherland on 445241 or e.sutherland@health.gov.je for an informal discussion.

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. 

Qualifications

In possession of Level 3 vocational award in health and social care 

Minimum of 2 years’ experience at Grade 1 post 

Knowledge

Minimum of 2 years’ experience at Grade 1 post 

Knowledge of personal care and related procedures. 

Technical Work Based Skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills 

Demonstrate IT skills and will carry out all designated tasks effectively. 

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

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 

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.