Bank Health Care Support Worker
Job Description
Job summary
Bank Band 3 Support Worker - Sussex Family Eating Disorder Service
We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Bank Support Worker to work within our Sussex Family Eating Disorder Service.
To provide physical health care monitoring and support for children and young people referred with an eating disorder as part of a multi-agency approach to meeting the health and social care needs of children and young people who use our services. Comprehensive training for this role is provided combined with ongoing support and mentorship.
It is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, multi professional work environment consisting of occupational therapy, nursing, psychology, dietician, support workers and medics to support evidence-based care for young people and their families.
Main duties of the job
Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security.
Physical health monitoring and support eg weight and height, blood pressure.
Work with the MDT to ensure young people receive quality care and intervention.
Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation.
Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.
To support our Duty & Triage teams with reviewing of referrals and obtaining additional information in relation to these, and responding to calls/ queries from parents, young people and carers/ other service providers
Reviewing and updating risk assessments and care plans for those open to the service, as well as reviewing progress with treatment and updating records in a timely manner.
About us
Sussex Partnership Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex.
Working in Sussex:
Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed
Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Other key staff survey results include:
70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
See the attached 'Partnership Perks' document for details about our benefits package.
Job responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS
To be a successful Support Worker within the Sussex Family Eating Disorder Service it is desirable although not essential that you have:
Experience of working with children and young people
Experience of working with Eating Disorders
Experience of working in mental health services
Care Certificate or any health or social care qualifications or experiences relevant to this post
You must be able to demonstrate a caring, compassionate and non-judgmental attitude, and show a commitment to making a difference when supporting young people and their families on their recovery journeys. Be able to well in a fast paces, pressured environment with a number of conflicting demands
See attached generic Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact:
Pratima Hurrymun, Service Manager, Sussex Family Eating Disorder Service -
Email: [email protected]
Zoe Shepherd, Lead Nurse, Sussex Family Eating Disorder Service
Email: [email protected]
Jo Squire, Lead Nurse, Sussex Family Eating Disorder Service
Email: [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Experience of working with with Eating Disorders
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, young people, families, carers in person and on the telephone
- Awareness of the importance of confidentiality and ability to work within appropriate boundaries
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Familiar with IT systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Crawley Down Health Centre
Bowers Place
Crawley Down
RH10 4HY
