Job summary We recruit people based on their values and believe that their lived experience is an advantage. We seekout potential, not perfection, and this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we carefor. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and supportto live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued. All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypftnhs.net if you need a form, leaflet or other information in any of the following formats:Braille, large print, other formats such as Word, or coloured paper version. Attached to this advert are supporting documents. The Recruitment Profile, which includes important to you will need to apply, our Benefits document for this post, and a candidates guide to our values basedrecruitment approach and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments. Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit skilled and highly motivated individuals into the role of Mental Health Supportworker. These are exciting and dynamic roles within the CRISS (Crisis Resolution Intensive SupportService) which is a dynamic and flexible service which offers 24/7 crisis assessments and home-basedtreatment for working age adults across the city. The service is currently under a period of developmentto bring together both sides of the service in localities across the city and in line with Core Fidelity standards. We are seeking Mental Health Support Workers who have experience of working in acute mental healthcare and motivated to support our service users to experience improved mental health within thecommunity. The ideal applicants will have experience in mental health, facilitating and meeting thevarious individual physical, mental and holistic needs of service users whilst under direction andsupervision of senior colleagues. You will work within a MDT led team which aims to reduce admissions to hospital and facilitate earlydischarge through home based treatment. You will be expected to work with service users and carers inthe community to provide care to service users with acute mental health needs.It is essential that applicants hold a full driver's license and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. About us The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Healthand Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and somehighly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities,we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development. There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme,coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers. We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions,healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added tobank. Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust providessponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role,and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship andHome Office requirements for a visa. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 173-02825-ACUTE Job locations St Marys Hospital, St Marys House and Aire Court Leeds LS7 3JX Job description Job responsibilities The successful applicant will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will additionally work closelywith other community and inpatient mental health services. As a Mental Health Support worker you will undertake a broad range of care delivery and support activities and duties, and provide a high standard of care for service users within a community setting. This will include delivering care in line with agreed care plans, at times under the supervision of a registered practitioner. There will be opportunity to work independently with service users, you will receive regular supervision to support you in this role. Applicants should have some experience of working with a range of people with complex mental health needs and the ability to respond well in a crisis situations, and understand the need to record/report such situations accurately to senior staff within the team. Additionally, you should have an understanding of how a mental illness can impact an individuals wellbeing and day to day functioning. In this role you will be offered regular management and clinical supervision sessions and you will be supported in your professional development to reach your potential in this exciting role.This is a great time to begin working in the CRISS service as we develop new ways of working andenhance our acute community care provision. This role will be challenging, varied and with opportunityto develop your skills. A positive attitude, compassion, resilience and excellent communication skills arevital to this role. Job description Job responsibilities The successful applicant will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will additionally work closelywith other community and inpatient mental health services. As a Mental Health Support worker you will undertake a broad range of care delivery and support activities and duties, and provide a high standard of care for service users within a community setting. This will include delivering care in line with agreed care plans, at times under the supervision of a registered practitioner. There will be opportunity to work independently with service users, you will receive regular supervision to support you in this role. Applicants should have some experience of working with a range of people with complex mental health needs and the ability to respond well in a crisis situations, and understand the need to record/report such situations accurately to senior staff within the team. Additionally, you should have an understanding of how a mental illness can impact an individuals wellbeing and day to day functioning. In this role you will be offered regular management and clinical supervision sessions and you will be supported in your professional development to reach your potential in this exciting role.This is a great time to begin working in the CRISS service as we develop new ways of working andenhance our acute community care provision. This role will be challenging, varied and with opportunityto develop your skills. A positive attitude, compassion, resilience and excellent communication skills arevital to this role. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in acute mental health Skills Essential Ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with service users, carers/family members, other professionals and the wider community. Able to build rapport and adapt communication style Full UK Drivers License and access to vehicle Ability to respond well in a crisis situation, and understand the need to record/report such situations accurately to senior staff within the team Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in acute mental health Skills Essential Ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with service users, carers/family members, other professionals and the wider community. Able to build rapport and adapt communication style Full UK Drivers License and access to vehicle Ability to respond well in a crisis situation, and understand the need to record/report such situations accurately to senior staff within the team 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. Employer details Employer name Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address St Marys Hospital, St Marys House and Aire Court Leeds LS7 3JX Employer's website https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)