We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated person with experience of working with people with learning disabilities or other relevant service users groups to work as a nursing assistant providing Acute Assessment and Treatment for adults with learning disabilities who present with challenging behaviours and/or mental health problems.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude to working with people with challenging behaviour and experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to work positively with service users and the ability to develop therapeutic relationships. Candidates would assist in the provision of both personal and health care, contributing to comprehensive treatment plans for each individual.
Candidates must also be able to demonstrate commitment to developing their skills.
In return the Trust can offer high quality, purpose built working environment, support and training and opportunities for professional development. All staff will be offered the opportunity to achieve nationally recognized qualifications developed to meet the training needs of staff working with people with challenging behaviour.
The continuing healthcare facilities provide longer-term, state of the art, evidence based services in line with the principles of positive behavioural support.
These posts present challenging opportunities to enhance and further develop the lives of people with a learning disability and challenging behaviour. All posts include shift working.
If you have not heard from us within 4 - 6 weeks please assume you have not been short listed for this vacancy.
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If you would like further information about this vacancy or arrange an informal visit to the Department, please contact- Kathryn Evans on Telephone- 01792 784003
This vacancy will be advertised for a minimum of 48 hours, however, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient amount of suitable applications. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity.
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