Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Health Support Worker

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Job summary

The forensic inpatient service delivers safe, caring, high quality services in a low secure environment.

The forensic service offers a Trauma Informed Clinical Model. We utilise a Clinical Supervision model which supports consistent trauma informed practice.

We are looking for health support workers with experience of working in mental health or learning disability services. This exciting role will require a caring and compassionate individual who is committed to high quality service user focused care. The post suits an individual who works well as part of a team and is open minded to new ways of working. You would join a dedicated and hardworking multi-disciplinary team who are eager to make a difference through providing an integrated service that delivers on assessment, treatment and recovery.

We've developed a great new induction programme and a training strategy for the service, you will be offered training in physical health interventions and will have the opportunity to be involved in talking therapies.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for individuals who value team working, someone who is comfortable to share their views and ideas. Involvement of Service Users and Carers are an essential component of our service delivery, we are constantly looking for creative ways to ensure the views of service users and carers are embedded, not only in care delivery but service development.

You will be supported in your induction, through ongoing supervision and will have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally. As a service and a wider organisation we are passionate about supporting our Health Support Workers to access apprenticeship courses.

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

15 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-37923-FOR

Job locations

Forensic Services

Newsam Centre

Leeds

LS14 6UH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, and to have a good understanding of individuals roles within the team
Will understand the possible barriers in building a good, effective, professional, empathic relationship with service users, and to be aware of strategies to help improve communications and relationships
Will understand the importance of effective communication and liaison with other agencies and professionals.
To contribute to the evaluation of care plans by reporting observations accurately and regularly
To at all times promote a positive image and the good reputation of the Trust.
To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users.
Model personal responsibility, self-awareness, self-belief, self-advocacy and hopefulness via appropriate and timely relating of own recovery story to inspire and instil confidence in peers.
Act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviour towards other multidisciplinary team members, service users and carers.

All applicants to this post will ideally hold a L2 or Level 3 Diploma / NVQ in healthcare, or possess skills, knowledge, and experience to an equivalent level. Where the applicant does not possess the actual qualification or demonstrable experience the Trust may require applicants to commit to beginning this (or a Level 3 qualification) within 6 months of commencing in post unless extenuating circumstances exist at the discretion of the Recruiting Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, and to have a good understanding of individuals roles within the team
Will understand the possible barriers in building a good, effective, professional, empathic relationship with service users, and to be aware of strategies to help improve communications and relationships
Will understand the importance of effective communication and liaison with other agencies and professionals.
To contribute to the evaluation of care plans by reporting observations accurately and regularly
To at all times promote a positive image and the good reputation of the Trust.
To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users.
Model personal responsibility, self-awareness, self-belief, self-advocacy and hopefulness via appropriate and timely relating of own recovery story to inspire and instil confidence in peers.
Act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviour towards other multidisciplinary team members, service users and carers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum L2/L3 qualification in Health & Social Care or commitment to achieve within 6 months of commencement. Equivalent skills knowledge and experience will also be considered

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills

Experience

Essential

Healthcare assistant experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum L2/L3 qualification in Health & Social Care or commitment to achieve within 6 months of commencement. Equivalent skills knowledge and experience will also be considered

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills

Experience

Essential

Healthcare assistant experience

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

Forensic Services

Newsam Centre

Leeds

LS14 6UH

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

Forensic Services

Newsam Centre

Leeds

LS14 6UH

Employer's website

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