NHS : Apprentice Social Therapist
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Company: East London Foundation NHS Trust
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Location: Luton, LU1 2PJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary:
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Sector: Health / Social Care
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Ref: VAC-11016
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Application Deadline Date: 12/10/2017
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Start Date: 06/11/2017
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Positions Available: 7
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Working Week: 37.5hrs varied shifts
Brief Description
NHS Luton are looking for Apprentice Social Therapists to take up roles in Luton, Central Bedfordshire, Houghton Regis and Bedford. You will be providing support to qualified Social Therapists / Associate Nurses with the every day care of service users.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this apprenticeship you must have A*-D in Maths and English GCSE or a Level 1 equivalent
A previous qualification in Health and Social Care would be beneficial but not essential
Personal Qualities
To be considered for this position you must have a caring nature and desire to help others.
Skills Required
You will have good communication skills, have an analytical approach to your work and be able to planning and organise your workload.
Training to be Provided
CG LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (ADULTS) FOR ENGLAND (QCF)
CG LEVEL 2 AWARD IN EMPLOYMENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS IN HEALTH
CG LEVEL 2 FUNCTIONAL SKILLS QUALIFICATION IN ENGLISH
CG LEVEL 1 AWARD IN FUNCTIONAL SKILLS MATHEMATICS (QCF)
CG LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN PREPARING TO WORK IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE (QCF)
Future Prospects
The Apprenticeship lasts for 12 months and after this, Apprentices are given the opportunity and support to apply for a substantive role within East London NHS Foundation Trust.
Vacancy Detail
NHS Luton are looking for Apprentice Social Therapists to take up roles in Luton, Central Bedfordshire, Houghton Regis and Bedford. You will be providing support to qualified Social Therapists / Associate Nurses with the every day care of service users. .
As part of this Apprenticeship, the post holder will be required to work towards their Advanced Health and Social Care (Level 2) qualification whilst learning a job role or a variety of roles. They will be expected to work four days a week with half a day/one day used for training with East London Foundation Trust’s Training Provider. The aim for the postholder is to acquire the skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications that are required for them to be able to meet the requirements of a substantive position after the completion of their apprenticeship.
The Apprenticeship lasts for 12 months and after this, Apprentices are given the opportunity and support to apply for a substantive role within East London NHS Foundation Trust.
We have vacancies in the following locations:
• X2 - Fountains Court, Bedford Mental Health Unit, Bedford, MK40 2NT
• X1 - Willow Ward, Oakley Court, Angel Close, Luton, LU4 9WT
• X1 - Townsend Ward, Townsend Court, Mayers Way (off Hougton Road), Houghton Regis, LU4 0FB
• X1 - Crystal Ward, Luton and Central Bedfordshire Mental Health Unit (off Calnwood Road), LU4 0FB
• X1 - Onyx, Luton and Central Bedfordshire Mental Health Unit (off Calnwood Road), LU4 0FB
• X1 - Poplars Ward, Townsend Court, Mayers Way (off Houghton Road), Houghton Regis, LU4 0FB
JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:
To assist all ward-based staff to encourage service users to meet and spend time with other people for therapeutic purposes, to reduce feelings of isolation and to aid the recovery process.
To support the Social Therapists/Associate Nurse with every day care of service users and to observe the assessment and care plan process; observe CPA’s ward reviews, Mental Health Review Tribunals and Managers Hearings .
To provide support with individual and group activities with the service users on the ward to aid in their recovery and awareness.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS (This describes the types of roles you will be required to work with):
• Service Users, Carers and Relatives
• Practice Innovation Nurse
• Clinical Practice Leads
• Modern Matron
• Head of Nursing/Borough Lead Nurse
• Education Providers
• All members of the multi-disciplinary team
Other Information
These opportunities are available in the Luton , Central Beds and Bedford area