Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a full time Community Associate Practitioner within Middlesbrough Community Hub Team.
The role will involve working alongside the other health clinic team members under the supervision of senior practitioners and be responsible for working with service users and supporting them with their physical and mental health.
In addition you will be asked to support the clinical team in the delivery of interventions to enable the recovery of service users, under the supervision of senior clinicians.
The successful individual will need a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care and Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent to be recruited into the position on Band 4.
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Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support service users with a wide range of mental health needs to monitor their physical health. This will include those who are prescribed anti-psychotic medications, ADHD medications, and lithium and those identified as having a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) prescribed other treatments not listed.
They will be asked to hold a caseload of individuals who attend these clinics.
in addition, the successful applicant will be asked to support the team in the delivery of interventions, enabling the recovery of service users.
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 the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. It is essential due to the applicant is able to independently travel around the locality for this job post.
We would welcome the opportunity to provide further information and discussion about this post, or to arrange an visit to the team. Please contact: Julie Smith Team Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. It is essential due to the applicant is able to independently travel around the locality for this job post.
We would welcome the opportunity to provide further information and discussion about this post, or to arrange an visit to the team. Please contact: Julie Smith Team Manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
- OR NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards achieving the Foundation Degree. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Person centred care
- Evidence based knowledge of current practices in the field.
Desirable
- Knowledge of medications that require monitoring
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- has partaken within audits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
- OR NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards achieving the Foundation Degree. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Person centred care
- Evidence based knowledge of current practices in the field.
Desirable
- Knowledge of medications that require monitoring
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- has partaken within audits
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).
