Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity? We are inviting applications for an experienced band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join the Calderdale Learning Disabilities Nursing Team. Theteam is a multi-disciplinary team that provides specialist health support to both individuals, and their wider support networks. The administrative base is in the vibrant town of Hebden Bridge.

The team is multi-disciplinary and provides specialist health support to both individuals, and their wider support networks. The team works agilely and covers the Calderdale locality. The work is varied and will give the right candidate the chance to develop a range of skills working alongside team colleagues in IST, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, psychiatry and admin.

An interest and or/experience in working creatively with people with a learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum would be an advantage.

You will need to be a car driver and have the use of a vehicle to undertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties given the geographical area.

If you think you can help us achieve our mission and you relate to our values, we look forward to your application. If you would like any more information, please contact: Nicola Futcher on 07557 565844 or 01422 393841 for more information.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to recruit someone who matches our values and who can support us to continue to provide high standards of care and support, The post is a key role within the LD Community nursing team and the wider Calderdale LD health team.
This is an opportunity to work in a community team supporting the nurses and wider team to deliver evidence based clinical nursing support by supporting the assessment and information gathering and implementation of care plans.
Clinical nursing team support aims to assess and meet the varying needs of individuals with a learning disability. This results in improving health status and reducing the health inequalities. The postholder also holds a key role in supporting health promotion to ensure a health preventative approach where possible.
We welcome creative practice, you will expected to work autonomously, with the appropriate support and guidance.
Work collaboratively with service users and their carers as well as other professionals.
Developing meaningful therapeutic relationships ensuring care is positive and safety is maintained.

See more remote jobs.

To apply for this job please visit beta.jobs.nhs.uk.