Band 3 Special Needs Health Care Assistant (Traded Services) in Birmingham

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Special Needs Health Care Assistant based at Victoria College to support the needs of students aged 19-25 with complex health and learning needs. The working hours are 25.0 hours/week over 5 days (Monday-Friday), 5.0 hours per day 10:00 – 15:00 Term-Time only. No weekend work is required for this role.

If you have an NVQ level 3 in Care/Social Care and experience of working with adults, especially young adults with complex additional health needs, we would like to hear from you!

Main duties of the job:

• To assist with nursing care including delegated clinical procedures as set out in the Care Plan and following appropriate competency assessed training.
• To assist students, where appropriate, encouraging self-care and achievement of independence.
• To ensure accurate, timely and effective communication to the college nurse when receiving workload instructions and when reporting back information about students.
• Liaise with parents/carers, on behalf of the college nurse or other professionals, over the telephone, giving support in relation to health issues.
• Undertake home visits with members of the multi-professional team.
• To maintain strict confidentiality in relation to all information and records.
• Undertake appropriate action when concerns, e.g. adult protection issues, are identified, reporting to the college nurse and other relevant professionals and accurately recording issues/actions.
• To work within Trust Policies and Procedures and within agreed clinical standards for the Service.

Working for our organisation:

BCHC is one of the largest Community Healthcare Trusts in the UK, and our Children & Families division provides both Specialist and Universal services to children and young people aged 0-19 across the city. The BCHC Plus program enables educational settings to purchase additional clinical services, supplementing those provided under ‘core’ services funded by local health commissioning, and specifically meeting the individual health needs of pupils and students in 150 nurseries, schools and colleges.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• To report any changes in the condition and/or circumstances of students to the college nurse.
• To assist the college nurse to undertake health promotion activities with individuals or groups including parents/carers.
• Participate in audits as required.
• Observes own personal duty of care to equipment and resources.
• To take reasonable care for health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in adhering to the Statutory and Unit Safety Regulations.
• To comply with the following: a) Trust Policies and Procedures b) Health and Safety Regulations and Fire Regulations.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.
• To minimize the Trust’s environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use.
• Helping to reduce paper waste by minimizing printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimizing travel.
• Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases.

Person specification:

Qualifications: Good standard of GCSE passes including English at C or above NVQ in Care/social care Level 3 or equivalent. Evidence of continued learning and development.

Experience: Previous experience of working with young people with complex health and learning disability. Previous experience of dealing with members of the public. Previous experience of using computers. Previous clerical experience.

Skills & Knowledge: Demonstrate willingness to undertake a range of duties and to learn new tasks including clinical procedures where relevant. Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of carrying out work within another agency’s environment. Demonstrate an understanding of Disability. Ability to recognise the importance of feedback to qualified nurses. Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and consequences of breaking confidentiality. Awareness of Adult Safeguarding issues. Demonstrate understanding of the scope of the role. Able to generate written communication.

Personal Qualities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working and interagency working. Good interpersonal skills. Able to relate to disabled young people. Flexible approach to working.

Other Job Requirements: Able to organise own work. Willing and able to undertake training appropriate to the role. Ability to travel to work and other locations as required. Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace. Able to use a computer.

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship. Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.

Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme: BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.

Promoting Workforce Equality: In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics.

DBS Costs: Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment.

Flexible Working: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible.

Benefits of working for us: Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements, attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area, discounts for local and national retailers, dedicated well-being services for all employees, flexible working where possible.