December 2015

Dear Applicant

JOB INFORMATION and APPLICATION PACK

I am delighted to hear that you are considering making an application for employment with Turning Point Scotland. Turning Point Scotland’s workers make a significant and positive difference to the lives of the people we support and I hope that you will want to join one of our teams. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any queries regarding the post.

Please note an application form is attached to the bottom of this recruitment pack. You have 2 options, you can complete the application and email directly to the Service, or alternatively you may print off the application and complete by hand before returning to the service by post. The service contact details are provided below and are highlighted in purple.

I look forward to receiving your completed Application Form by no later thanFriday 18th December 2015 at 5pm.

Unfortunately it is not possible for us to respond individually to all applicants and if you have not received an invitation to an interview within the next 4 weeks, you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Should there be any unforeseen delay in progressing to the interview stage, I will let you know.

Regards

Patricia Tracey

Service Manager

Relief Working Arrangements at Turning Point Scotland

Turning Point Scotland operates a List of Approved Relief Workers who may be contacted by services when there is a need to engage additional workers in order to provide the required support to someone who uses our services. Relief Workers are primarily deployed to cover periods of leave, or sickness absence and to provide additional support during periods of peak activity.

When there is suitable work available within a service, a manager will contact Relief Workers offer them a shift/series of shifts. As a Relief Worker you will be well-placed to fit your work around your existing work or other commitments and you will be under no pressure or obligation to accept work from us if it does not suit you to do so. Once work is offered and accepted by you however, there is an expectation that you will make every effort to attend to undertake that shift. Your reliability in this regard is very important to our services and to the people we support who will be expecting you.

Relief Workers submit a Time Sheet to claim payment for the hours they have worked and are paid on a monthly basis. You will accrue some entitlement to paid holidays and you will be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses incurred in the course of your work for us.

You will be required to undertake a programme of basic training which is primarily designed to enable you to operate safely, but also to meet the organisation’s obligations to you in terms of health & safety legislation.

A job description of the kind of post you will be providing ad hoc cover for as a Relief Worker is attached. This will give you a general idea of the kind of tasks you will be undertaking as a Relief Worker. Please note that this list is not exhaustive.

Relief Working at Turning Point Scotland will not normally be suitable for people who have full-time posts with other agencies. Applications- if speculative- will be held for a maximum of 6 months.

JOB DESCRIPTION
ADDICTIONS SERVICES
POST: RELIEF NURSE*
REPORTING TO: SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR
ACCOUNTABLE TO: SERVICE MANAGER
JOB PURPOSE: To plan, co-ordinate and deliver direct support to people who use Turning Point Scotland’s services and in so doing contribute to the provision of the highest possible quality of social care support which meets the requirements of the service specification.
To provide professional health care support to the people who use Turning Point Scotland’s services.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SERVICE DELIVERY
  1. To directly provide person-centred supports to service usersincluding those who have the most complex or multiple needs, and to assist them to develop their skills, abilities and confidence in all aspects of their daily lives, working in accordance with their Support Plans/Recovery Plans, including social and recreational activities, housekeeping and household activities, attendance at medical and dental appointments, court etc.
  1. To have delegated responsibility for the postholder’s own compliance with the relevant legislation and Nursing and Midwifery Council, and acknowledged good practiceand be involved in clinical governance within the service.
  1. To directly provide support and assistance to service userswith regard to personal and family relationships, developing links with the wider community, leisure and recreational activities and personal care (as required) in accordance with their Support Plans/Recovery Plans.
  1. To undertake, initial and ongoing assessments of service usersat various stages of their engagement with the service.
  1. To assist service usersto recognise and exercise theirrights and provide an appropriate level of professional support to service usersto assist them to make informed choices, and to alert line managers to any non-compliance by others noted during work activities
  1. To contribute to the devising of effective Support Plans/Recovery Plans.
by keeping appropriate records of events and observations and bypreparation and presentation of the paperwork required to achieve the best possible outcomes for the people supported by Turning Point Scotland from service usersreviews with their Care Managers and other professionals.
  1. To undertake the planning and co-ordination of elements of support to ensure that the service delivered is in accordance with the individual’s Support Plan/Recovery Plan.
To undertake key working duties and responsibilities in accordance with Turning Point Scotland’s Key Working Policy and to alert line managers to any non-compliance by others noted during work activities.
  1. To devise and lead Group Working sessions with service users, as required and to alert line managers to any non-compliance by others noted during work activities.
  1. To administer and dispense prescribed medication to service users in accordance with the instructions on the prescription and with additional medical advice
  1. To assist the Service Manager by networking effectively with workers from other agencies who are involved with service users or could engage with them to support their stated plans and goals.
  1. To assist the Service Manager by contribution to specific quality assurance systems which meet the needs of the service users, purchaser’s monitoring requirements, and Turning Point Scotland’s needs.
  1. To assist the Service Manager and Service Co-ordinator to prepare for Care Commission inspections and other audit activities, and with the implementation of any recommendations or requirements.
  1. To be personally familiar with and ensure own compliance with Turning Point Scotland’s operational policies and procedures, including medication. and to alert line managers to any non-compliance by others noted during work activities.

RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
  1. To be personally familiar with and ensure own compliance with familiar and comply with Turning Point Scotland’s Finance policies and procedures and to alert line managers to any non-compliance by others noted during work activities.
  1. To liaise with landlords and contractors on behalf of service usersand the Service Managerregarding repairs and routine maintenance of properties owned by Turning Point Scotland or premises occupied or attended by service usersin the course of their supports.
  1. To be personally familiar with and ensure own compliance with Turning Point Scotland’s Property and Equipment policies and procedures and to alert line managers to any non-compliance by others noted during work activities.
  1. To input to and maintain service users’recordsand complete audits.
  2. To share information gathered during the course of work appropriately with other professionals within and outwith Turning Point Scotland in compliance with the Data Protection Act and regulatory authorities’ and other legal requirements.
  1. To maintain accurate and up-to-date time sheets which can be relied on by the Service Manager for billing purposes and statistical reporting etc.
  1. To minimise expenses incurred by the Turning Point Scotland in the course of providing supports.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
  1. To be aware of and operate in compliance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council Codes of Practice for Nurses.
  1. To participate purposefully in and take advantage of the opportunities for discussion afforded by Turning Point Scotland’s staff supervision and annual appraisal scheme.
  1. To be responsible for your own good practice and for the promotion of good practice among colleagues.
  1. To oversee the work of less senior workers within the service.
  1. To analyse information and data collected within the service and to compile reports particularly with regard to the service’s and service users’ health care needs.
  1. To work to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and create an atmosphere for service userswhich is free from conflict.
  1. To report concerns about practice or conduct issues to the Service Manager (or nominated deputy)
  1. To attend all mandatory training in order to demonstrate fitness and continued fitness to practice safely.
  1. To attend training which has been identified by the Service Manager (or nominated deputy) as being necessary to provide you with the necessary skills to undertake the duties and responsibilities of your post.
  1. To take any action necessary to become eligible for registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council and to maintain registration once achieved.
  1. To be responsible for your own continuous professional development and identify any perceived ‘gaps’ in your knowledge which require to be addressed through training, or other means to the Service Manager (or nominated deputy)
  1. To provide on-the-job induction of new starts within the service, and demonstrate good practice at all times in this regard, with particular regard to the service’s and service users’ health care needs..
  1. To ensure that you can demonstrate your continued suitability to work with vulnerable adults or children by completing an Application for an up-to-date Enhanced Disclosure for Disclosure Scotland, on a 3-yearly basis or as required.
  1. To be personally familiar with and ensure own with Turning Point Scotland’s Human Resources and Training policies and procedures.
HEALTH &SAFETY
  1. To support the Service Manager in the management of risk, and, to comply with instructions given in relation to risk within the service especially with regard to those service users who can occasionally be violent or aggressive towards their support team.
  1. To alert the Service Manager and line managers to any actual or potential hazards to health and safety noted during the course of work activities.
  1. To take action to implement regular risk assessments and monitoring activities to ensure a hygienic, healthy and safe working environment.
  1. To take action to implement regular risk assessments and monitoring activities to ensure a hygienic, healthy and safe environment for service users, and where appropriate their families and other visitors and members of the public.

  1. To be personally familiar with and ensure own compliance with Turning Point Scotland’s Health & Safety policies and procedures.
COMMUNICATIONS
  1. To promote Turning Point Scotland’s aims and values at all times at the point of service delivery, in communications with colleagues and interfaces with other agencies.
  1. To support the Service Manager by effectively communicating with stakeholders, on behalf of the service
  1. To safeguard Turning Point Scotland’s interests and work to maintain and enhance Turning Point Scotland’s reputation as a professional social care provider.
MISCELLANEOUS
  1. To undertake sleepovers, overnight and weekend working and occasionally participate in service users’ holidays, as required.
  1. To undertake any other duties or responsibilities as may be deemed appropriate to the post by the Service Manager (or nominated deputy).

*It is a requirement of this post that you undertake a PVG Scheme Record application

Turning Point Scotland
Employment Application Form
POST DETAILS
Title:
Reference:

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname
Initials or First name(s)
Address
Post Code
Home Telephone
Work Telephone
May we ring you at work with discretion?
Mobile
Email address
National Insurance No
Do you hold a current UK Drivers Licence at this time?
Do you require a work permit?
Are you willing to use your own vehicle for work activities?
Do you hold a valid passport?
Are you able to work shifts flexibly according to a planned rota?

2. GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Turning Point Scotland welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. We would undertake to invite for interview all disabled applicants who meet all essential aspects of the proposed role as set out in the Person Specification.

Do you wish to be considered in terms of this scheme?

If you are invited to attend for interview we will contact you to establish any specific requirements you may have.

3. RECOVERY INFORMATION

Please note, because of the nature of the work undertaken by Turning Point Scotland we cannot employ anyone with a personal history of addiction unless he or she has ceased drug or alcohol misuse for a minimum of two years.

Have you misused alcohol or used substances within the last 24 months?

4. QUALIFICATIONS

Qualification
Name of Education Facility
Grade/Level
Date Obtained.
Qualification
Name of Education Facility
Grade/Level
Date Obtained.
Qualification
Name of Education Facility
Grade/Level
Date Obtained.

5. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Name of Professional Body
Level of Membership
PIN Number
Expiry Date (including SSSC)
Name of Professional Body
Level of Membership
PIN Number
Expiry Date (including SSSC)
Name of Professional Body
Level of Membership
PIN Number
Expiry Date (including SSSC)
Name of Professional Body
Level of Membership
PIN Number
Expiry Date (including SSSC)
Name of Professional Body
Level of Membership
PIN Number
Expiry Date (including SSSC)
If registered with SSSC do you have any conditions attached with it?
If yes, please detail below
  1. PRESENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYER

Name of Current Employer
Address of Current Employer
Telephone Number
Line Manager Name
Position Held
Dates of Employment: From month/year
Dates of Employment: To month/year (if applicable)
Current or most recent salary
Notice Period
Reasons for leaving
Please summarise your duties/responsibilities in your current/most recent employment.
  1. COMPLETE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Employer Name
Employer Address
Position Held
Dates of Employment: From month/year
Dates of Employment: To month/year (if applicable)
Reasons for leaving
Summary of duties and responsibilities
Employer Name
Employer Address
Position Held
Dates of Employment: From month/year
Dates of Employment: To month/year (if applicable)
Reasons for leaving
Summary of duties and responsibilities
Employer Name
Employer Address
Position Held
Dates of Employment: From month/year
Dates of Employment: To month/year (if applicable)
Reasons for leaving
Summary of duties and responsibilities
Employer Name
Employer Address
Position Held
Dates of Employment: From month/year
Dates of Employment: To month/year (if applicable)
Reasons for leaving
Summary of duties and responsibilities
Employer Name
Employer Address
Position Held
Dates of Employment: From month/year
Dates of Employment: To month/year (if applicable)
Reasons for leaving
Summary of duties and responsibilities

8. PERSONAL STATEMENT

With reference to your previous experiences and/or achievements, please describe the essential qualities which you consider you would bring to the position. Also provide any additional information you think will support your application.

9. REHABILITATION STATEMENT

Our recruitment systems complies with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Police Act 1997 and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and is designed to ensure safe, effective and fair recruitment practices. We take active steps to ensure that having a conviction or similar is not an automatic bar to employment. We are positive about people’s ability to take responsibility for their actions, to reflect and to change.

Your person specification and job description will indicate the level of Disclosure background check or PVG membership that applies to the post you are applying for.

For all posts, we would ask you to declare all ‘unspent’ convictions including driving offences, cautions and admonishments by completing the format below. Staff selected for posts which are not exempt under the act must undertake a basic disclosure. These posts do not involve directly working to support/advise the people who use our services and are not based in Registered Care Homes or prisons nor handling financial information.

For posts that are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, usually posts that have regular unsupervised contact working directly to support/advise vulnerable people (often identified as ‘regulated work’) administration staff concerned with the provision of a care service or health services, nurses, accountants, people working within Registered Care Homes or prisons, or board members, we consider all convictions in addition to other background information through a standard disclosure check, enhanced disclosure check or PVG membership. In short, for these posts we require applicants to disclose details of all convictions (‘spent’ or ‘unspent’) cautions, warnings, reprimands, admonishments and, for all except those doing standard disclosure checks, any relevant non-conviction information. Non-conviction information includes any pending proceedings, current investigations, any current or previous order, restrictions or consideration for listing or similar placed on you from governmental bodies (examples: the Home Office, social work departments, SSSC, NMC, PVG).

It is not acceptable to omit information from this section and inform us later. Any information declared will be discussed at interview and further information sought. All information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence. Our Recruitment Policy and Policy Statement and our PVG and Disclosure Policy can be found on our website.

Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offence?

If yes, please give details of all convictions below. If you have had no convictions, please type ‘none’. You must not leave this section blank or your application will not be considered.