Candidates are encouraged to discuss the role with the ISF Team Manager before applying and must demonstrate alignment with the Trust's Values and Behaviors during the recruitment process. The organisation provides additional support and resources for applicants, including a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for those from the armed forces community. A DBS check is required at the applicant's expense, and it is advised to apply early due to the possibility of the vacancy closing sooner than the deadline if a large number of applications are received.
There is an exciting opportunity available for a passionate and proactive individual who wants to develop their career within our Community Learning Disability Team based in Leasowe on the Wirral. Applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with the ISF Team Manager ahead of submitting their application to discuss the intricacies and expectations of this role.
Under the guidance of a qualified practitioner, you will implement care plans and provide support for service users within the community learning disability setting, and report on the service users wellbeing.
The post holder will work flexibly in a range of settings, and in partnership with other agencies, carers/family members and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
There will be opportunities for continued professional development, including training around Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Trauma informed care.
Working as part of the Intensive Support Team, you will undertake short term, focused work with the aim of preventing a person going into crisis and being admitted to hospital.
You will provide advice and training to the wider community team, families and care providers to ensure support plans are in place, and work with other health agencies to support successful discharges from hospital into the community.
There will be an expectation that you will travel to work with people across the footprint of the Trust and out of area placements as well.
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Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment ,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsV9Bw If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling .
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
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Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
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