Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of a Community Support Worker in the Adult Community Mental Health Team. The service is based at The Ellis Centre in Scarborough and supports patients in the community with their mental health recovery. The role involves working with people in their homes , the community clinics and also providing inreach to patients who are admitted to hospital to support their discharge home.
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality patient focused care in a community setting.
The role will involve improving the lives of people with mental health issues and the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and wellbeing. It will involve promoting patients independence and also offering some physical health interventions.
Main duties of the job
To be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and their carers.
Maintain safety, privacy and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.
Responsible for recognising the signs of patient harm, abuse or neglect, and follows correct safeguarding policies
Undertakes delegated activities within level of own competency, and with due regard to risk assessment, to assist with the implementation of intervention plans as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Completes patient assessment tools and accurately summarises within patient care records.
Identifies changes in patients' presentation and acts, reports and records appropriately.
Accompany and provide support to patients in a variety of community settings, as delegated and dependent on current risk assessment.
Assists in the provision of health education and advice on health promotion to patients and their carers.
Demonstrates safe breakaway techniques in the management of violence and aggression as required.
Where appropriate and with authorisation, acts as an advocate for patients/carers. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental ill health.
About us
We pride ourselves in being the catalyst that makes a difference in service users lives for the better. The Adult Community Mental Health Team proposes a fantastic opportunity for practitioners to become a vital component in a team that is busy and dynamic.
What lays ahead is the opportunity to become a member that will be recognised as being part of a supportive and enthusiastic team. Additionally, you will be working alongside care coordinators and lead professionals to achieve patient centred care that is recovery focused. The aim is to aid individuals to achieve the highest level of independence and recovery possible reflective of their situation and bring about change that is positive and improves a person's quality of life. We aim to support recovery, health, well-being and social participation.
We are a team that is compassionate, inclusive, and committed working together to provide excellent care to support our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is not open to trainees 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).
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is not open to trainees 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).
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience delivering physical health interventions such as taking blood pressure, ECGS or venipuncture.
- Previous experience working with patients with mental health difficulties.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3 or equivalent (Trainee- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post)
- Care Certificate (Trainee- Care Certificate must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post)
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (Trainee- Successful completion of the Trust's full HCA Framework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within 2 years of commencement in post)
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Competency in record keeping
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience delivering physical health interventions such as taking blood pressure, ECGS or venipuncture.
- Previous experience working with patients with mental health difficulties.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3 or equivalent (Trainee- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post)
- Care Certificate (Trainee- Care Certificate must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post)
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (Trainee- Successful completion of the Trust's full HCA Framework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within 2 years of commencement in post)
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Competency in record keeping
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).
