Community Support Worker

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

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., 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,

• 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, 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, Ability to travel independently in accordance withTrust policies and service need, Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
• Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescales)
• Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
  
  We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.