Job summary 22.5 hours per week The North Yorkshire and York Community Eating Disorder Team for children and young people are looking to recruit a highly motivated Band 3 part-time Trainee/Community Support Worker to join our multi-disciplinary team. The Community Eating Disorder Service for children and young people is an established supportive team that offers assessment and a wide variety of evidence-based treatment for young people and families. We are looking to recruit Trainee/Community Support workers to form an integral part of our team, working under the supervision of the multi disciplinary team to support in delivering a high quality service to the local population, and will be joining the team at an exciting time of change and development. The North Yorkshire and York Community Eating Disorder Service is a locality wide team, with main bases in Orca House, York and Dragon Parade Clinic, Harrogate, with additional outreach into North Moor House, Northallerton and Lake House, Scarborough. The successful post holder will be expected to travel within the locality to family homes, clinic bases and paediatric settings depending on demand - travel expenses and time will be included. You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role. Main duties of the job The main elements of the clinical work will include supporting young people and families during meal times in a variety of settings using an evidence based model and care pathway, alongside developing and facilitating group work interventions, undertaking comprehensive initial assessments and supporting duty. The successful post holder will be required to work flexibly across the North Yorkshire and York locality. The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people, and their families; and while experience in eating disorders would be an advantage, training and development opportunities will be provided in these areas for the right applicant. The successful candidate must hold the skills to work within a team effectively, and must also be able to work independently using their initiative. About us The Eating Disorder Service in North Yorkshire and York is a multi disciplinary team including a range of professionals from different disciplines, skills and backgrounds. The service has developed significantly over the last two years and have worked towards providing an enhanced level of support to young people with eating disorders and their families. The team is friendly, supportive and keen to train and develop at all levels. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team which covers a wide geographical locality, that continues to strive towards further developing the support offered to young people and families. Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 346-NYC-107-24 Job locations Orca House, York YO10 3JB Job description Job responsibilities It would be beneficial for the candidate to have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3. 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). If the successful candidate does not have the required qualifications they 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 to achieve the competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this. Please see attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities It would be beneficial for the candidate to have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3. 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). If the successful candidate does not have the required qualifications they 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 to achieve the competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this. Please see attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3 or equivalent (or must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post) Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (or Successful completion of the Trust's full HCA Framework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within 2 years of commencement in post) Care Certificate (or Care Certificate must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post) Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period Experience Essential Previous experience of working with people with mental health/social health needs or learning disabilities Knowledge Essential Person centred care Awareness of legal frameworks including mental health legislation (within agreed timescale) 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 timescales) Personal Attributes Essential Able to work in accordance with the staff compact and trust values and behaviours Compassionate in meeting the needs of children and young people, their families and carers Able to work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team Committed to continually quality and service improvement Self awareness and committed to continued personal development Other requirements Essential Ability to travel independently in accordance with trust policy and service need Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3 or equivalent (or must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post) Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (or Successful completion of the Trust's full HCA Framework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within 2 years of commencement in post) Care Certificate (or Care Certificate must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post) Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period Experience Essential Previous experience of working with people with mental health/social health needs or learning disabilities Knowledge Essential Person centred care Awareness of legal frameworks including mental health legislation (within agreed timescale) 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 timescales) Personal Attributes Essential Able to work in accordance with the staff compact and trust values and behaviours Compassionate in meeting the needs of children and young people, their families and carers Able to work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team Committed to continually quality and service improvement Self awareness and committed to continued personal development Other requirements Essential Ability to travel independently in accordance with trust policy and service need 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). 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. 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 Orca House, York YO10 3JB Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)