Community Learning Disability Support Worker (ISS)

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. 

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.  We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. 

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s 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 Trust’s 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 Trust’s 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 https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, 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.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Appropriate Learning Disability / mental health related NVQ level 2
• To demonstrate a range of work procedures and practices base level of theoretical knowledge

Desirable criteria

• NVQ level 3 in LD / Mental health

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential criteria

• Clear understanding of working within a Person Centred framework
• Understanding of positive behavioural support and the importance of consistency in the delivery of support and care
• Knowledge and management of clients with LD and other associated health needs
• Record keeping and report writing skills, including IT skills to manage electronic patient notes
• Ability to demonstrate how to Implement clinical care/care plans Ability to undertake observations and record these accurately
• Good computer / IT skills

Desirable criteria

• Special interests related to one or more of the teams priority areas (challenging behaviour, autism, active support, communication)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a range of settings
• Experience working with people who have challenging behaviour
• Experience of supporting people with a learning disability in planning and implementing activity programmes

Desirable criteria

• Working with a community team or other MDT.
• Experience of demonstrating modelling activities to less experienced support workers/carers.