Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 3 STR Worker to work with adults experiencing ill mental health within the Teesside area. The post requires the successful candidates to work flexibly across the acute and AMH inpatient services at Roseberry Park Hospital.
You will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to Transforming Care Agenda, risk assessment, positive behaviour support and physical and mental well-being.
Working within a person centered values based andsupporting the nursing team inidentifying strategies and plans for future care, maximisingindividual's strengths and minimising the impact of their needs on their daily lives.
You will need excellent communication skills and be calm, confident and resilient in your approach. You will need to be able to form therapeutic relationships with people with mental health needs. You will be joining a team of highly skilled and committed individuals and will become part of the Multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
To improve the lives of people with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and well being.
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).
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 2 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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 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 HCAFramework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within 2 years of commencement in post
- Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period
Desirable
- Food hygiene
- Health and Safety
- Moving and Handling
- First Aid
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment (Trainee= no essential experience required)
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of legal frameworks including Mental Health legislation (within agreed timescale)
- Person centred care
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Disability and discrimination awareness
- Awareness of Confidentiality
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
- Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescales)
- Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
- Demonstrates good understanding of mental health issues
Desirable
- Competency in venepuncture
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 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 HCAFramework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within 2 years of commencement in post
- Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period
Desirable
- Food hygiene
- Health and Safety
- Moving and Handling
- First Aid
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment (Trainee= no essential experience required)
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of legal frameworks including Mental Health legislation (within agreed timescale)
- Person centred care
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Disability and discrimination awareness
- Awareness of Confidentiality
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
- Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescales)
- Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
- Demonstrates good understanding of mental health issues
Desirable
- Competency in venepuncture
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).
