Job summary
The Harrogate Integrated Community Team have an exciting opportunity for a Community Support Worker. The successful candidate will support the team who work with working age adults with mental health needs. The team provides an assessment and a range of evidenced based interventions to improve the lives and outcomes of service users and their families.
The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).
Main duties of the job
Undertake delegated activities within level of own competency and under the supervision of qualified staff, with due regard to risk assessment.
Supporting the delivery of interventions to people i.e. graded exposure, anxiety management etc
Carrying out physical health monitoring such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, be able to obtain blood and physical heath checks and discuss results with appropriate professionals within the team. This would also include ECG's, any follow up appointments required for further testing.
Supporting the development and implementation of care plans, providing appropriate feedback to clinicians and communicating outcomes appropriately.
Keeping electronic records
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent
- Care Certificate
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2
- Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Person centred care.
- Awareness of legal frameworks including Mental Health legislation (within agreed timescale)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (within agreed timescale).
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively.
- Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescales)
- Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescales)
Desirable
- Competency in venepuncture
- Competency in ECGs
Personal Atributes
Essential
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
- Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
- Self-awareness and committed to continual personal development.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
- This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent
- Care Certificate
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2
- Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Person centred care.
- Awareness of legal frameworks including Mental Health legislation (within agreed timescale)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (within agreed timescale).
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively.
- Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescales)
- Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescales)
Desirable
- Competency in venepuncture
- Competency in ECGs
Personal Atributes
Essential
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
- Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
- Self-awareness and committed to continual personal development.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
- This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
