Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Health Support Worker

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a health support worker to join our Older Peoples Community Mental Health Teams. We have x1 full time permanent vacancy within the team based in the West at St Marys Hospital, and x1 part time permanent vacancy working 22.5 hours per week based in the East/North East at St Marys House.The successful candidates will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with other community and inpatient mental health services. As a Health Support Worker you will deliver a range of care interventions, providing a high standard of care for Older People within a community setting. This will include delivering care in line with agreed care plans under the supervision of a qualified member of staff. You will be required to work independently with service users, for which you will receive regular supervision. The successful candidates will also be supported in their professional development.

The Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team provides care and treatment Mon-Fri 9-5, 5 days a week. Please note there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a full UK drivers' licence and access to a vehicle, please confirm this in your application.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Support Worker, you will be expected to work with patients, carers and the Multi- Disciplinary Team to provide care to people with mental health needs and/or dementia within their homes. Although working under supervision you will be implementing interventions on your own. Being passionate about this age group and demonstrating a calm and confident approach is essential. Experience in mental health and dementia would be desirable but not essential as you will be working under supervision and training is available.

You will have excellent communication skills and will show that you have the ability to form and sustain therapeutic relationships with people with mental health needs and/or dementia.

The role requires the candidate to support the care, assessment, interventions and activities for service users mainly in their own homes and environments. Being a car driver and access to a car is essential.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching,research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme (LYPFT pays 20.6% into your scheme each year), coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more organisations such as Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Bank-only workers can choose the hours they want to work and will have the opportunity to gain additional experience, keep skills up to date, develop new ones and earn extra money without having to commit to a permanent role. For an informal discussion or more information please contact the team bankstaffingdepartment.lypft@nhs.net

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

173-33423-OPS-B

Job locations

St Marys House & St Marys Hospital

Leeds

LS7 3EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high standard of health care by assisting in and carrying out a range of duties autonomously though under the supervision of a registered clinician. Working as part of the clinical team you will assist the clinician in delivering person centred care, which promotes privacy, dignity and respect for the individual. You will be required to document all activity on to the patient care records.

To have a good understanding of how to assess risk and escalate concerns to the multi-disciplinary team.

To assist with the care of service users, particularly in relation to activities of daily living and other treatments such as anxiety management, relaxation and graded exposure, as indicated by the registered nurse and other care professionals.

To offer support to patients through effective communication and promote communication with patients who have difficulties.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To have a good understanding of how to assess risk and escalate concerns to the multi-disciplinary team.

To offer support to patients through effective communication and promote communication with patients who have difficulties.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in older adult and dementia care
Knowledge and experience of supporting service users with planned psychosocial interventions

Skills

Essential

Holds a full driving licence and has access to a car

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in older adult and dementia care
Knowledge and experience of supporting service users with planned psychosocial interventions

Skills

Essential

Holds a full driving licence and has access to a car

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 details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys House & St Marys Hospital

Leeds

LS7 3EX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys House & St Marys Hospital

Leeds

LS7 3EX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)