Care Support Worker - Mental Health Milton Keynes
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Care Support Worker – Mental HealthOxford Health NHS Foundation TrustOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and Northeast Somerset.Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and people’s homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible.Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of all our patients and families.We work in partnership with a range of other organisations in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire, Swindon, and Bath.These include:The University of Oxford to promote innovation in healthcare, support research and to train doctors and psychologists.Oxford Brookes University and the University of Bedfordshire to train nurses and allied health professionals.Local authorities and voluntary organisationsGPs across all the locations we serve to provide joined-up care.Locations covered: Henley on Thames Band 3Day Rate - £11.45 per hourNight/Sat Rate -£16.49 per hourSun/Bank Holiday Rate -20.95 per hourWhat you’ll be responsible for –· Recognising the individuality of the patient and help to meet his or her social, emotional, and intellectual needs.· Will be involved in the delivery and coordination of ward activities.· Ensuring that basic physical needs are met, such as adequate diet, hygiene, warmth, comfort, and safety.· Assisting in planned treatments in accordance with multi-disciplinary team approachYou’ll have the following qualification/experience:· A minimum of 6 months experience if one of the below qualifications is obtained, if not a minimum of 12 months previous care support work is required. Experience must be within an NHS or private hospital setting.· Undertake regular mandatory training.· Some roles will need a valid PMVA/MAPA training. Training will be given if not completed previously.In addition to experience, all Care support worker roles will be required to provide evidence of completing the Care Certificate or a relevant qualification. Evidence accepted includes:Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks’ clinical placements.Care Certificate from an NHS OrganisationQCF Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services – issued after 2011.QCF Level 2 OR above Diploma in Health & Social Care or Clinical Healthcare Support – issued after 2011.QCF Level 3 OR above Diploma in Healthcare Support or Maternity & Paediatric Support – issued after 2011 (For Paediatric & Maternity roles only)Degree /Diploma in Nursing and currently do not have an NMC Registration.We are all NHS Professionals... could you be?We are NHS Professionals (NHSP), working together to care for patients in the NHS. Providing you with the power to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community.As a member, you’ll have fantastic benefits:· Competitive pay rates – work this week, get paid next week· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go – access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone· Essential support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime· Multi-locational - work across neighbouring Trusts· First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust – access before they are made available to agency· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle – access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed term placements· Training and development opportunities· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work· Stakeholder pension scheme availableWho are NHS Professionals?We specialise in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.Apply TodayBy joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.DisclaimerPlease note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.Job Types: Part-time, Full-timeSalary: £11.45-£20.95 per hourBenefits:FlexitimeSchedule:10 hour shift12 hour shift8 hour shiftDay shiftEvery weekendFlexitimeMonday to FridayNight shiftNo weekendsWeekend availabilityWeekends onlyExperience:Work within the NHS in the UK: 1 year (required)Work Location: In person
