Job Description
Job summary Job SummaryClaimont Health have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Complex Care Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker.This role will be based in the community supporting our Client who is an adult who has Motor Neurone Disease and complex health needs requiring high level of care and support at home.Are you an experienced Support Worker who is passionate about delivering person centred care? Do you believe you can make a positive impact in our Client's life? If yes, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for individuals to join our team either on a Full time or 0-Hour contractual basis.You will need to have a proven track record of complex care experience and have supported clients with:MND (Motor Neurone Disease)NIV (Non-invasive ventilation)Suctioning and cough assistMedication ManagementThis is a 2-1 package of care during day and 1-1 at night. Opportunities for day and night shifts are available.You must hold a UK driving license and have access to a Main duties of the job Main DutiesWe are looking for high quality, dynamic and experienced Healthcare Assistants / Support Workers who have experience working with people with Motor Neuron Disease and who are able to provide home care.You must have/be:A car driver with access to a car. 1 years or more experience as a Complex Care Support Worker working with people with MND. Flexibility, maturity, independence and the very highest professional standards Commitment to delivering client specific care Adaptable approach to support client and family members Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries within a home setting About us So, why choose Claimont Health? Claimont Health is on an exciting journey to become a nationally recognised, go-to, dynamic provider of high quality and innovative mental health and complex care services across the whole of the United Kingdom. We are a CQC registered. We provide high-profile, person centred, holistic services to clients who prefer to be treated in the comfort of their own homes. We offer a tailored service, providing highly skilled mental health professionals to complement the clients needs. Job description Job responsibilities Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant- Complex Care - BuryClaimont Health have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Support Worker.This role will be based in the community supporting clients who have complex health needs requiring a high level of care and support at home.Are you a caring individual who is passionate about delivering person centred care? Do you believe you can make a positive impact to our clients lives? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for individuals to join our team either on a Permanent or 0-hour contractual basis.We are looking for Support Workers who have a proven track record of complex care experience and have supported clients with skills such as:Ventilation management Oral suctioning MedicationsWhat you can expect from us in return:Reporting to our Complex Care Lead Nurse, the successful candidate will benefit from the support and motivation of both the clinical and operations teams.Competitive rates £15 per hourBank, Weekdays, WeekendsIts a great feeling seeing the resulting outcomes of your skills and expertise that enable our clients to use their strengths to improve their own well-being. Come and be part of our journey to be the leading independent sector provider of flexible, responsive, and dynamic complex care in the UK.Required Skills/Qualifications:1 year or more experience as a Healthcare Assistant with complex care experience. NVQ Level 3 related subjects. NVQ Level 4 related subjects. Nursery nurse qualifications or similar. Diploma in relevant health/ social subject. Commitment to delivering client specific care. Adaptable and Professional approach to support client and family members.Our Mission and ValuesClaimont's mission is to be the leading independent sector provider of flexible, responsive, and dynamic mental health services in the UK. The values we live by are:Commitment Care Compassion Leadership InnovationClaimont Health follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.Claimont Health is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and in order to reflect the diversity of its population, positively encourages applications from all areas of the community. We aim to be a representative organisation with regards to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, beliefs and sexual orientation and are fully committed to equality, diversity and human rights. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications: NVQ level 3 related subjects NVQ level 4 related subjects Nursery nurse qualification or similar Diploma in relevant health / social subject Experience Essential Significant experience in a similar role which demonstrates commitment to mandatory training, attendance, and engagement. Previous care experience in a health, social care, or childcare setting. Experience of communicating highly complex or sensitive information and using skills to overcome barriers to understanding, such as, with non-verbal clients. Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, Care Certificate standards, and safeguarding vulnerable children and adults. Experience of working in both acute and community settings. Experience with working within Mental Health. Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to provide good quality care Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task Be able to work on your own initiative and/or as part of team across multiple areas To be able to demonstrate tact and sensitivity when communicating with families under immense pressure, always reserving judgement and demonstrating empathy, compassion and understanding To maintain strict confidentiality on all matters relating to clients, their families High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and pride in your work presentation Claimont Health is specifically recruiting female applicants only in keeping with the positive action provision within the Equality Act 2010 order to meet patient needs and employee safety. This post is exempt under the Employment (Sex Discrimination) Act 2000, Section the (s9(2)(f)) Personal welfare and counselling which constitutes a Genuine Occupational Qualification. The role involves working with service users where there is a risk assessment identifying the need for a female candidate.