Engagement Support Worker

1 week ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada NHS Full time
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who has a passion for caring for older adults. This role requires a person who has previous care experience, whether this be personal or in a professional setting. The person must have reliable IT, written and verbal communication skills, be creative and practical; work well with teams and be confident. We expect you to be willing to learn and develop your skills, prioritize your workload, and contribute to new ideas to improve the care and experience of our patients.

Main Duties of the Job

The role of engagement support worker involves interacting with older and sometimes younger adults on a one-to-one and group basis in a ward area. Resources such as games, books, films, TV, art, crafts, hairdressing, reading, and music are available to enhance the engagement experience. Training will be provided, including Trust and ward induction.

Shift times are during the day; these posts require some weekend and bank holiday working as part of the ward rotas. You will be ward-based, and there will be times when you will be asked to move areas to support as needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

- English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent, or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
- Competence-based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care or The Care Certificate issued by an employer
- Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role

Knowledge, Experience & Expertise

- Previous employment within a healthcare environment, working with older people
- Experience of developing activities for working with groups
- Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession
- Understand the importance of record keeping
- Experience of working with patients with Dementia
- Knowledge of the conditions of Delirium and Dementia
- Awareness of Delirium prevention & management strategies
- Food hygiene
- Moving and Handling
- Infection Control
- Customer Care
- Insight into the roles and responsibilities of the post
- Experience of record keeping

Communication & Relationships

- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
- Able to use own initiative as necessary
- Aware of own limitations/level of competence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

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