Community Support Worker

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Mental Health Services for Older People Community Team in Selby.

The team support individuals and families within the community so you will work alongside a professional and caring multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality care to those accessing the service. Within this role you will develop a good knowledge of local services within the area and support individuals in the community. You will need to be able to communicate well with a wide range of individuals, adapting your communication style according to individual need in a responsive and caring manner.

We are looking for people who can work relatively independently, however you will be supported regularly with supervision and support and professional development.

You will need to travel independently over a large geographical area and will require suitable transport.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

As a Community Mental Health Support Worker, you will work with older adults, families and their carers to provide ongoing support, therapeutic interventions and practical assistance under the supervision of a Registered Professional.

The role will involve:

• Providing a safe, patient centred and effective clinical activities in the community setting.
• Monitoring of mental and physical health, under the direction and supervision of registered staff
• Delivery of non-pharmacological interventions on an individual and group basis, focussed on assisting the person to identify and achieve agreed goals
• Providing an essential role in supporting patients and carers to monitor and review mental health needs, and also to foster positive working relationships and effective joint working between services.
• Provide timely physical interventions ensuring safe monitoring during medication changes and early detection of health concerns.
• Carrying out ECG or venepuncture as required – training will be offered

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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).

Your qualification must be accredited (officially recognised). This gives assurance that your qualification has met standards set by external regulators. The awarding body (examinations board) must be recognised by either Ofqual (for England); CCEA (for Northern Ireland); Welsh Government (for Wales) or SQA (for Scotland). Some examples of the awarding bodies we use/accept for Health and Social Care are: City and Guilds; NCFE; Cache; NOCN; Pearson

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

For further details / informal visits contact: Cheryl Craven, Operational Team Manager cheryl.craven4@nhs.net

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.