In addition to direct care responsibilities, the support worker will collaborate closely with families and healthcare teams, diligently observe and document children's conditions, and ensure a safe environment while adhering to NHS standards. Candidates are expected to undergo comprehensive training to facilitate their competency in managing complex health requirements and should maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development. Strong interpersonal skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to work independently are essential for success in this role, as situations may be emotionally challenging. Overall, the position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families in the community.
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Term-time contract - 37.5 hours over 5 days to support a child with complex health needs in the school setting.
The Children's Continuing Care Team is part of the Children's Outreach Nursing Service based at the Great Western Hospital. The team provides direct clinical care and support to named children and young people aged 0-18 years with complex health needs, including learning disabilities, life limiting and life threatening conditions. Care shifts are provided in the child's home, school or other community setting, and shifts cover both days and nights on a Rota basis.
This particular role is to work term-time day shifts to support a child with health needs in the school setting.
We are keen to recruit and train skilled, dynamic and enthusiastic support workers with good communication skills and a desire to make a difference to the life of children and their families in Swindon.
Successful applicants must be completely child and family focused with good communication skills. The children we provide care for and their families are central to the service, motivate the team, and we value their input into care planning and delivery. Candidates must recognise their own limitations, understand boundaries and be able to work as a lone worker in a community setting, supported by registered nurses following a period of competency based training to meet complex health needs.
Candidates must be willing and able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the children and young people we care for. If you would like to be part of our friendly and motivated team who are keen to make a difference in the community, we would love to hear from you. We are willing to negotiate full time or part time hours for the right applicant.
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Main Purpose:
To provide skilled high quality care to children and young people with complex medical needs, in the home or community setting. To carry out delegated clinical tasks providing support for children with complexhealth needs and those dependent on technology, following individualised care plans developed by the nursing team, having become competent through an intensive and on-going training program and with support and guidance from registered nurses.
Main responsibilities:
1.Work as a member of the Childrens Continuing Care Team (CCCT) providing care shifts to support families of children with complex care needs, carrying out delegated clinical tasks with supervision from CCCT Nurses.2. Provide shifts as per a rota determined by each childs allocated care package, in the childs home or community e.g. school, place of respite.3. Provide a high standard of care at all times, meeting the individual needs of the child or young person and being attentive and alert throughout the shift to ensure the childs needs are fully met.4. Work closely with families and CCCT to promote the childs well-being.5. Accurately observe and record the childs condition, noting any changes and initiating appropriate action as required.6. Maintain up to date and accurate records in accordance with NHS standards for records and record keeping.7. Report any changes in the child/young persons condition or potential hazards in the environment to the family and the On Call/Lead CCCT Nurse.8. Report incidents and accidents to the Lead CCCT Nurse. Have an understanding of risk assessment management.9. Acknowledge the parameters of the role and refer any issues beyond the scope of the role to the On Call/Lead CCCT Nurse.10. Ensure a safe environment and safe use of equipment.11. Ensure fully conversant with emergency procedures.12. Participate in and complete an orientation and on-going training program comprising face to face and online education, ensuring that competencies in specific clinical procedures set out in protocols relevantto the child or young person are achieved and maintained.13. Maintain clinical knowledge and skills. To keep up to date with changes in practices and make full use of relevant opportunities for self-development.14. Attend mandatory training and safeguarding supervision sessions.15. Attend planned clinical supervision sessions and seek support when required. Frequent contact with families with complex health needs requires strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism, emotional resilience. The ability to ask for support is imperative when dealing with distressing and disturbing situations.16. Provide ad hoc support to the Childrens Outreach Nursing Service.
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