Dementia Outreach Support Worker
Job overview
The Mental Health Division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.
We’re investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.
We have exciting opportunities across different specialities and services, with an emphasis on career development and progression. We want to help our staff reach their full potential, and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed.
Main duties of the job
Support the Dementia Outreach Service with the implementation of patient care plans, support and advice for care homes in the Broxtowe area.
Monitor and record individuals' mental health status and report any significant changes.
Assist individuals in developing and maintaining coping strategies to manage their symptoms.
Seeing patients who are permanent residents in Care Homes within the Broxtowe area.
Carrying out duty which involves making and receiving phone calls from care home staff offering support and guidance, reviewing their electronic records, and making entries.
Attending meetings face to face and on MS Teams.
Be a member of a multidisciplinary Team.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire.Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network.These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity, to be part of a specialist Outreach service for clients with dementia in residential/nursing care providing specialist nursing/healthcare advice, treatment and teaching/education as appropriate under the guidance of professionally registered team
members. To contribute to assessment and interventions carried out by the dementia outreach. to engage with the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Service (EHCH) and with GPs in the local area.
Part of a multi-disciplinary Outreach service which works with both Independent Sector and Statutory Sector providers of Residential Care to Older People with dementia. To increase the capacity, confidence, competence and willingness of those organisations to provide the right level of care to this vulnerable client group and by doing so to increase standards of care, improve quality of life, increase independence and choice.You will be supported through training and supervision.
As this role is community based covering the Broxtowe area, a full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care Certificate or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria- To have a basic understanding of mental health conditions
- To maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients
- To have an understanding of dementia.
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to work as part of the team
- Good written/oral communication skills
- Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic
- Develop observations skills with the ability to report and record physical/mental health changes ect
- IT skills
- Role modelling dementia care approaches
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working in a Healthcare setting with older people who experience mental health issues
- Experience of working in a Healthcare setting with people living with dementia.
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Training
Essential criteria- Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria- Ability to work to meet the needs of the service
- To hold a full UK driving license and be able to use a car for work purposes
- The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment.
- We will be requesting references by email. Please ensure you include email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process.
- The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
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- For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.