Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
The Harrogate Integrated Community Team have an exciting opportunity for a Community Support Worker. The successful candidate will support the team who work with working age adults with mental health needs. The team provides an assessment and a range of evidenced based interventions to improve the lives and outcomes of service users and their families.
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).
Main duties of the job
1. Undertake delegated activities within level of own competency and under the supervision of qualified staff, with due regard to risk assessment.
2. Supporting the delivery of interventions to people i.e. graded exposure, anxiety management etc.
3. Carrying out physical health monitoring such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, be able to obtain blood and physical health checks and discuss results with appropriate professionals within the team. This would also include ECG's, any follow up appointments required for further testing.
4. Supporting the development and implementation of care plans, providing appropriate feedback to clinicians and communicating outcomes appropriately.
5. Keeping electronic records.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent
* Care Certificate
* Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2
* Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period
Experience
* Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
* Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
Knowledge
* Person centred care.
* Awareness of legal frameworks including Mental Health legislation (within agreed timescale).
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (within agreed timescale).
Skills
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Time management and ability to prioritise effectively.
* Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescales).
* Competency in venepuncture.
* Competency in ECGs.
Personal Attributes
* 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.
Other Requirements
* Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
* This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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.
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