Health Care Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join the dynamic and exciting team at one of our CAMHS wards., 1. To ensure that safe practice to be maintained, by a full awareness of Policies and Procedures regarding aspects of Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression 2. Promoting the recovery model of care and social inclusion 3. An awareness and to keep updated of the Care Quality commission standards 4. Aware of one own appearance, ensure the Trust uniform is worn correctly and is clean and presentable 5. The post holder will be prepared to work within the 24 hours service, 7 days per week, 365 days per year as per rota. 6. An understanding of the Mental Health Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) and (MCA) Mental Capacity Assessments. 7. Take responsibility to ensure all mandatory training is up to date 8. Aware of one's own self-development needs and attend appropriate courses as agreed at appraisal. 9. Attend in-service and other training as required. 10. To be appraised once a year 11. Undertake clinical supervision to enhance practice 12. At all times be aware of the Trust's ethos and maintaining of customer care standards 13. Undertake any other appropriate duties as required

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.