Apprentice Health Care Support Worker in Mental Health

Work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), working within a rotational shift system to support patients according to their care needs, some of whom may present with problematic or challenging behaviour Contribute to, and participate in, the ongoing support of patients and their carers Contribute to the protection of patients from abuse Contribute to the health, safety and security of patients and their environment Obtain, transmit and store information relating to the delivery of a care service

Training:

Apprentice will complete Level 3 Health Care Support worker Apprenticeship.

You will gain a Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support.

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship the apprentice will be guaranteed a position as a band 3 HCSW within the trust. This however is not guaranteed to be within the same service you completed your apprenticeship on.

Employer Description:
Lancashire & South Cumbria is a Mental Health & Wellbeing Trust. Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Working Hours :
Long days (13 shifts in 28 days), Short shifts (5 Short shifts a week inc earlys and lates) or a combination of the two (2 long shifts/2 short shifts p/w). Must be flexible over 7 days with an expectation to rotate onto nights at times. Shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience