To work as part of a team which provides care and treatment to individuals with mental ill health. To provide direct care according to the needs of the service users and within the care programme approach/care management framework.
To provide support, give time to an allocated group of service users and, therefore, promote recovery, assisting in maintaining the links with their community environment. To assist the Care Co-ordinator/key nurse in the planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
Main duties of the job
Be able to communicate effectively, be empathetic, compassionate and patient with service users. Be non-judgemental in approach and think and act calmly. Maintain confidentiality; promote a therapeutic environment, which acknowledges diversity and cultural difference. Demonstrate a good understanding of mental health issues. Ensure that service users engage effectively with the agreed care plans and access appropriate activities provided on a regular and consistent basis. Positively promote independent living of service users. Communicate routine information in an arena where there will be barriers to understanding, and use tact and persuasion in a non-aggressive manner. Develop a rapport based upon companionship and friendship, but within appropriate and transparent boundaries. Provide regular and practical support to service users and their carers in developing and managing dignity and independence. Provide support with daily living activities and be prepared to assist with practical tasks (feeding, bathing etc). Maintain adequate records, as required by existing procedures, entering appropriate details in the service users' case notes, as necessary. Take into account the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, Infection Control, food hygiene regulations. Attend and participate in agreed training, development and supervision sessions, as an individual and part of the team. About us
NAViGO Health and Social Care CIC provide health and social care services to a population of 158,000. We are a progressive and ambitious organisation that aims to support those living with a mental health illness, their carers and families in the simplest and most effective ways. We are different because we know working with the same methods doesn't work forever; and we will continue to challenge the way we do things to create the best services that are centred on the people who use them. This social enterprise is about working together with local people to create services that are owned by the community, supported by it and loyal to it. It's challenging, it's exciting and we want like-minded people to join us. If you think that's you, take a look at the job specification. NAViGO Pharmacy Team is a small, but dedicated and enthusiastic team. We are devoted to improving safety of medications and promoting best treatment outcomes. Working together across Humber, Coast and Vale. Job responsibilities
To work as part of a team which provides care and treatment to individuals with mental ill health. To provide direct care according to the needs of the service users and within the care programme approach/care management framework. To provide support, give time to an allocated group of service users and, therefore, promote recovery, assisting in maintaining the links with their community environment. To assist the Care Co-ordinator/key nurse in the planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans. Person Specification
Qualifications
Previous experience in a health care environment as a support worker / health care assistant / nursing assistant. Experience working in mental health. Literacy and numeracy skills. NVQ Level II in Care. Care Certificate. Specific competence required (driver). An interest in and commitment to on-going personal/professional development. Ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of service users. Ability to maintain a safe environment for residents, carers, staff. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of effective interpersonal skills. Good organisational skills. Flexibility required to meet service needs. A commitment to providing a person-centred care approach. Positive attitude to change. Strong team player. Self-motivated. Able to use initiative. Able to take direction and instruction. Honest and trustworthy. Demonstrate evidence of team working. First aid training. Basic IT knowledge. Able to co-facilitate group work. An awareness of health and safety in the workplace. Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement. Well presented. Confident. Respectful. Self-reliant and enthusiastic. Awareness of personal boundaries. Resourceful and imaginative. Adaptable. Affable. 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.
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Be able to communicate effectively, be empathetic, compassionate and patient with service users. Be non-judgemental in approach and think and act calmly. Maintain confidentiality; promote a therapeutic environment, which acknowledges diversity and cultural difference. Demonstrate a good understanding of mental health issues. Ensure that service users engage effectively with the agreed care plans and access appropriate activities provided on a regular and consistent basis. Positively promote independent living of service users. Communicate routine information in an arena where there will be barriers to understanding, and use tact and persuasion in a non-aggressive manner. Develop a rapport based upon companionship and friendship, but within appropriate and transparent boundaries. Provide regular and practical support to service users and their carers in developing and managing dignity and independence. Provide support with daily living activities and be prepared to assist with practical tasks (feeding, bathing etc). Maintain adequate records, as required by existing procedures, entering appropriate details in the service users' case notes, as necessary. Take into account the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, Infection Control, food hygiene regulations. Attend and participate in agreed training, development and supervision sessions, as an individual and part of the team. About us
NAViGO Health and Social Care CIC provide health and social care services to a population of 158,000. We are a progressive and ambitious organisation that aims to support those living with a mental health illness, their carers and families in the simplest and most effective ways. We are different because we know working with the same methods doesn't work forever; and we will continue to challenge the way we do things to create the best services that are centred on the people who use them. This social enterprise is about working together with local people to create services that are owned by the community, supported by it and loyal to it. It's challenging, it's exciting and we want like-minded people to join us. If you think that's you, take a look at the job specification. NAViGO Pharmacy Team is a small, but dedicated and enthusiastic team. We are devoted to improving safety of medications and promoting best treatment outcomes. Working together across Humber, Coast and Vale. Job responsibilities
To work as part of a team which provides care and treatment to individuals with mental ill health. To provide direct care according to the needs of the service users and within the care programme approach/care management framework. To provide support, give time to an allocated group of service users and, therefore, promote recovery, assisting in maintaining the links with their community environment. To assist the Care Co-ordinator/key nurse in the planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans. Person Specification
Qualifications
Previous experience in a health care environment as a support worker / health care assistant / nursing assistant. Experience working in mental health. Literacy and numeracy skills. NVQ Level II in Care. Care Certificate. Specific competence required (driver). An interest in and commitment to on-going personal/professional development. Ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of service users. Ability to maintain a safe environment for residents, carers, staff. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of effective interpersonal skills. Good organisational skills. Flexibility required to meet service needs. A commitment to providing a person-centred care approach. Positive attitude to change. Strong team player. Self-motivated. Able to use initiative. Able to take direction and instruction. Honest and trustworthy. Demonstrate evidence of team working. First aid training. Basic IT knowledge. Able to co-facilitate group work. An awareness of health and safety in the workplace. Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement. Well presented. Confident. Respectful. Self-reliant and enthusiastic. Awareness of personal boundaries. Resourceful and imaginative. Adaptable. Affable. 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.
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