Place of safety worker/Health Care Assistant
The role of the Nursing Assistant within the Place of Safety will be an autonomous role supporting the co-ordination of Section 136/135 admissions to the Children and Young Persons Place of Safety Suite (CYP POS) and accompanying the detained person whilst awaiting outcome of assessment. When not required to work in the CPY POSsuite, the post holder will be required to work within Plym Bridge in patient
Unit. This may be as part of a teamnursing complex children and young people with increased levels ofobservations. This may involve contact with relatives, carers and other agencies. They will carry outinterventions as part of the care plans and record information using the CPAprocess.
The post holder will be directed to undertaketasks once adequate instruction has been given by the trained nurse and both parties are confident that the task can be fulfilled competently. However, thetrained nurse is required to carry the responsibility for decision making and direction.
To assist thetrained nurse whilst working on the in-patient wards in delivering physicalsocial and psychological care to the patient / client with mental health problems / illness.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Main duties of the jobThe role will be a dedicated role relating to the Childrensand Young peoples place of safety (CYP POS), the person will work closely with the nurse in charge in facilitating activities within the pos suite. At other timesthat CPY POS is not required will work as part of a team within the unit.
Towork under the direction of a registered member of nursing staff, but attimes will not have direct supervision.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7-day service.
About usLivewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sportscentres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, inshaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the righttime and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people leadhealthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, trainingpathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorshipprograms ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job responsibilitiesThe role will be a dedicated role relating to the Childrensand Young peoples place of safety (CYP POS), the person will work closely with the nurse in charge in facilitating activities within the pos suite. At other timesthat CPY POS is not required will work as part of a team within the unit.
Towork under the direction of a registered member of nursing staff, but attimes will not have direct supervision.
Tocarry out efficiently and effectively task and instructions assigned by thetrained nurse.
To undertake only those tasks for which she / he has had instruction and is competent to fulfill.
To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times.
Tobe aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and the implications for the work environment.
To know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and to do so promptly.
Toobtain knowledge of Livewells policies, procedures and practices…
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