Carers Champion and activities link HCA

Belvedere Ward is a 14-bed Older Persons Mental Health Assessment Unit specialising in the assessment, treatment and care of people living with dementia and other organic mental health conditions. Carers play a vital role in supporting our patients and are key partners in assessment, care planning, decision-making and discharge planning.

To strengthen carer involvement and enhance the therapeutic environment on the ward, we are seeking a Carers Champion and Activities Link Worker. This dedicated role will work alongside the ward's existing Carer Link Champions to promote meaningful engagement with carers and ensure their voices are heard and valued throughout a patient's admission.

The post holder will act as a key point of contact for carers and families, providing information, support and signposting, and supporting the implementation of the Triangle of Care principles. They will also work closely with the Activities Coordinator and multidisciplinary team to support the planning and delivery of meaningful therapeutic activities that promote wellbeing, social inclusion, cognitive stimulation and quality of life for patients.

In addition, the post holder will fulfil the responsibilities of a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, providing high-quality, person-centred care and contributing to the safe and effective running of the ward. The role will also support safer staffing arrangements by providing clinical support during periods of short-term staffing need.

Act as the ward Carers Champion, promoting carer involvement in assessment, care planning, reviews and discharge planning. Provide information, advice and signposting to carers, support implementation of the Triangle of Care, maintain links with local support services and assist with carers' meetings and feedback opportunities.

Support the planning and delivery of therapeutic, recreational and social activities in partnership with the Activities Coordinator and wider multidisciplinary team. Facilitate individual and group activities that promote recovery, independence, wellbeing and meaningful occupation. Adapt activities to meet individual patient needs and encourage engagement and participation.

Provide high-quality, person-centred care under the supervision of registered staff. Support patients with personal care, nutrition, hydration, mobility and activities of daily living, maintaining dignity, choice and independence at all times.

Observe and report changes in patients' physical health, mental state or behaviour and contribute to risk assessment, care planning and therapeutic interventions. Undertake delegated physical healthcare tasks in line with training and competence.

Maintain accurate electronic patient records and communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues. Attend handovers, ward meetings.

Work in accordance with Trust policies, confidentiality requirements and professional standards. Participate in supervision, training, audit, service improvement.

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile;

making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

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