Support Worker/Trainee - Intensive Community Support

Job summary

Intensive Community Support Team is expanding and we are looking for Healthcare Assistants/trainees to join our team. The team work across Durham and Darlington to provide support to patients experiencing mental health problems in acute hospitals and upon discharge. The service provides mental health support to patients in the community who are in need of intensive home treatment. You will work very closely with the MDT and carry out assigned tasks involving direct care and will be required to work rotational 12 hours shifts over 7 days. (not currently working night duties)

The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 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).

The successful candidates who do not have the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Healthcare Assistant Framework which will include the acquisition of the level 3 Diploma Health and Social Care, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will need to be flexible, adaptable and with the ability to work on their own initiative and be able to communicate with all agencies relevant to patient care. Good written communication is required for the completion of patient notes and good verbal skills are required for providing information to patients who might have communications difficulties.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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.