Support Worker

Forest Lodge is a 22 bedded Low Secure Forensic Service , which aims to deliver high quality, assessment, treatment, effective rehabilitation and recovery to individuals who require care in a secure environment . We are looking for a dynamic and motivated support worker to join the team. The focus of the unit will be on the treatment and care of people with major and complex mental health and physical health needs. We aim to + Empower people to make informed choices regarding their individual process of recovery, within a structured secure environment. + Provides personalised intensive optimistic therapeutic programs based on the principles of the Recovery model and trauma informed care. + Actively encourages patients to self manage their own health needs as far as possible with appropriate help & support. + Utilise Collaborative Care Planning. + We are a 24-hour service and require a high degree of flexibility regarding rotation between day and night shifts, including weekends + Please be advised there is a cap on this post and it will automatically close once reached., The successful applicant will be expected to implement identified plans of care for service users under the direction/supervision of qualified staff to meet the needs of the individual's identified care plans. They will also be responsible for documenting details of the patient's participation in the care plan. Another key element of the role is to empower service users as much as possible in decision making and involve them in a wide range of appropriate activities using local facilities. You will accompany the service user on Section 17 leave in the community and and other arranged visits. We are a trauma informed service., Job purpose: Under the direction of the qualified member of staff, to provide appropriate levels of care and support as outlined in the relevant care plan. Will regularly work under guidance but without the direct supervision of a qualified staff. Responsible to: Matron/Ward Manager, willingness to achieve. Achieved or have a desire to work towards NVQ level 2/ Care Certificate, Key result areas: To implement identified plans of care for assigned patients under the direction/supervision of a qualified staff to meet the needs of the individual's identified care needs. To report actions and/or observations on patient care of behaviour to a qualified nurse so that a thorough evaluation of care can take place. To report untoward occurrences immediately to a qualified nurse so that a reassessment of care needs can be undertaken. To undertake general duties assigned by a qualified nurse so that high standards of service delivery can be maintained. In conjunction with the patients to plan appropriate menus, and assist with purchasing and catering to the extent that this is required by the ability of the individual patient. To be able to demonstrate the approach needed to involve individual patients in activities and explain the reasons for this. To develop a group activity relevant to the area with patients and monitor and evaluate its effectiveness. This will be under the guidance of qualified staff but not directly supervised. The post holder will produce written aims and objectives of their chosen group activity prior to the commencement of the group and provide regular updates and evaluation reports to the ward manager and/or supervisor. The post holder will be responsible for documenting details of the patient's participation in the care plan. To involve patients in a wide range of appropriate activities using local facilities where available. To involve the patients as much as possible in day to day decision making, bearing in mind the principles of advocacy and self-advocacy. To enable the patient to maintain contact with friends and relatives by encouraging visits and assisting with letter writing. Experience has shown that staff who have low expressed emotion engage more effectively with clients. To accompany the patient on outings and other arranged visits. All employees are expected to observe the Trust's policies relating to risk Management, in particular staff should: - + Be aware of the principles of risk management + Adopt appropriate practice to reduce risk to themselves and others There is a requirement that the postholder will undergo regular supervision and annual appraisal. All employees are expected to observe the trust's Equal Opportunities Policy in their behaviour to the public and fellow employees. In fulfilling these tasks the potholder will be expected to be familiar with the local policies and procedures especially in respect of Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Fire. This job profile is presented in general terms and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to regularly review this with their line manager. Other Duties The main focus of the role is to respond to and satisfy the above requirements and needs. If in addition to this it is considered appropriate, other duties may be undertaken by the post-holder consistent with the Band of the post You should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have basic keyboard skills and have the ability to use email. Daily use of a car is essential. We aim to be an organisation that is diverse and inclusive and to meet this aim we welcome applications from people with a wide range of life experience and whose diversity echoes the diversity of Sheffield, that of the people who use our services, and that of the people who may need to use our services but face barriers to access. Please think about your personal values and how these align with our values when you are applying. Find out more about our organisation through our website. We are a Disability Confident employer level 2 and hope to achieve level 3 this year. We offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. When you apply you will have the opportunity to let us know if you require adjustments to be made, please contact us if you are not sure or if you require adjustments to the application process itself. Our six staff network groups welcome new members, these are: + The Ethnically Diverse Staff Network Group + The Disability Staff Network Group + The Lived Experience Staff Network Group + The Rainbow Staff Network Group + The Staff Carers Staff Network Group + The Women's Staff Network Group We know how important flexible working can be to applicants and therefore we encourage you to discuss any working arrangements as part of this process. We will always aim to accommodate requests, wherever possible. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children and as part of our safe recruitment practice the successful applicant(s) will be subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) if it is deemed appropriate for the role. The cost of the DBS check (currently up to £48.23) must be met by the successful applicant(s). When applying for this post you will redirected to complete your application in our preferred applicant management system, Trac. If you are successfully offered a role, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting statement. 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At Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust we provide a range of mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, primary care and other specialist services designed around the needs of people in our city. We have a dedicated and skilful team of people caring in Sheffield, which you could become a part of. Our values are at the heart of everything we do. These are: working together for our service users, respect and kindness, everyone counts, commitment to quality, improving lives., What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share. It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research. We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.