Re-enablement Support Worker - Apprenticeship Opportunity
Job overview
To maintain independence and daily living skills of inpatients by providing high quality therapeutic groups and individual activities under the direction of the Occupational Therapist
To provide information to the ward team to enable ongoing assessment and contribute to safe effective discharge plans. Activities may be undertaken in community settings as directed.
Main duties of the job
To provide support to patients to enable them to maintain independence in personal, domestic and social skills.
To provide person centred support taking into account physical, psychological needs, personal preferences and choices of individual patients and their carers.
To provide an activity program for the ward that will meet the needs of patients who suffer from functional illnesses, this to be done in liaison with occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
To be involved in the assessment of inpatients and carry out a programme of specified group activities as directed by the nurse in charge in liaison with physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff.
To contribute to specified individual assessment activities as directed by the nurse in charge including personal care and domestic assessments.
To work closely with all Great Oaks team members to ensure that a high standard of communication is maintained regarding service user needs and progress.
Attend clinical and non-clinical meetings as required by the service.
To operate within the policies and procedures of RDASH
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
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To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
- NVQ Level 2 in a related subject
- NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship
We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route. Please note, not all vacancies are eligible for sponsorship.
Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship using the criteria for the skilled worker visa under the UK’s point’s based immigration system here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa