Support Worker - Whitefield, United Kingdom - Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Whitefield, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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These roles will also provide support to the Senior Support Workers and will interlink with the Unit Manager, Administrator and other professionals working within the unit.


You will routinely interact with service users, their families and carer's and also a wide range of professionals from across Bury & Greater Manchester.

The post holder will provide high quality care and support to people accessing the service.

They will assist in the delivery of the model of care under the guidance of the Unit Manager, & Senior Support Workers.

The post holder will provide support which is therapeutic while also maintaining the persons safety and dignity, this may involve working with those that have challenging behaviour.

The post holder will assist in establishing care plans and in the delivery of care. The expectation will be to work within the boundaries of agreed instruction, whilst being supported within Trust procedures and policies


We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.


Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services.

We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.


  • To support and contribute to the development and maintenance of an environment which is defined by high quality care and support.
  • To work as an assistant or coworker in therapeutic activities and / or group work with the support and guidance of senior staff.
  • To listen and talk to service users, families and their carers' and develop boundaried therapeutic relationships.
  • To undertake and accurately document observations and clinical care in line with Trust Policy.
  • To ensure effective communication, either verbal or written, amongst the team, reporting any change or unusual occurrence in the service user's behaviour or condition.
  • To accurately report and feedback any concerns.
  • To understand the importance of and maintain the need for confidentiality in all service users matters.
  • To participate in the maintenance of a clean, tidy and safe environment.
  • To value diversity and promote equality of opportunity for all and to ensure individuals are treated fairly.
  • To ensure that any interventions are provided in accordance with least restrictive practice.
  • To carry out duties as allocated.
  • To support the development and implementation of Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
  • Attend to personal hygiene including bathing, toileting and dressing, promoting quality of life and independence.
  • Support and assist at mealtimes as required.
  • To attend education and training sessions specially arranged for the team.
  • To carry out assigned tasks under the supervision of qualified staff.
  • To provide guidance to new staff on the induction to the ward and participate in induction and training programmes for staff.
  • To undertake support to new staff as appropriate, supporting them complete their care certificate.
  • To act as a positive role model to the service users and staff.
  • To attend / undertake statutory and mandatory training as required.
  • To have an interest in selfdevelopment and be active in enhancing own personal knowledge.
  • Escort service users as appropriate to areas outside the service as delegated.
Adhere to appropriate Trust and local policies, procedures and guidelines.
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