Community Support Worker/Trainee - Early Intervention in Psychosis

Job description

Job responsibilities

For an in depth understanding of the job description and responsibilities, please see attached document or contact the team via the details provided.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3 or equivalent (Trainee within two years of commencement)
• Care Certificate (within 12 weeks of commencement)
• Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (Trainee within agreed timescale)
• Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period or Trainee within 2 years of commencement in post

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.

Knowledge

Essential

• Person centred care
• Awareness of legal frameworks including Mental Health legislation (within agreed timescale)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (within agreed timescales)
• Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)

Desirable

• Competency in venepuncture
• Competency in ECGs

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
• Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers
• Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement
• Self awareness and committed to continual personal development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huntington House

Jockey Lane

York

YO32 9XW

Employer's website

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