If a high volume of applications is received this post may close early.
The post holder will work within a 24-hour service under the supervision of qualified nurses.
The main aspects of the role are to provide effective, high-quality, person-centred care to service users within the older peoples care division with a functional mental health diagnosis.
The post holder will be actively involved in the delivery of direct patient care and in ensuring that patients’ physical, psychological and emotional needs are met in a way that promotes independence and well being.
Obtain basic personal information from the service user, as required at the time of admission to the service.
Ensure that the service user is orientated to the clinical environment.
To complete personal care for service users.
Help diffuse situations where there is behaviour that challenges using the correct de-escalation and physical intervention techniques appropriate to the client group.
Provide ongoing support to the service users and their carers.
Contribute to maintaining the safety of service users through careful observation of both individuals and the environment in which they are being cared for, in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Policies and Procedures.
Join ‘Team Derbyshire Healthcare’ and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people’s lives’.
CQC rated us as ‘GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Relocation packages are available
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
Generous NHS pension scheme
Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Health service discounts and online benefits
Incremental pay progression
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
Health and wellbeing opportunities
Structured learning and development opportunities
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Enable service users to establish their needs for support (advocacy) and enable them to obtain that support.
Undertake personal care duties, including bathing, toileting and feeding.
Provide and support service users’ right to choice within service delivery.
Promote independence of the service users with activities of daily living giving assistance, as required

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