Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAn exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of a Community Support Worker in the North Dales Community Treatment and Intervention Team based at the Goodall Centre in Bishop Auckland. The service is open 09.00 - 17.00 hrs Monday - Friday.
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality patient focused care in a community setting.
The role will involve improving the lives of people with complex mental health disorders by supporting a team of professionals in the treatment, intervention, and management of their identified mental health needs through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and wellbeing.
Main duties of the jobTo be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and their carers.Maintain safety, privacy and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.Responsible for recognising the signs of patient harm, abuse or neglect, and follows correct safeguarding policies.Undertakes delegated activities within level of own competency, and with due regard to risk assessment, to assist with the implementation of intervention plans as part of the multidisciplinary team.Completes patient assessment tools and accurately summarises within patient care records as directed.Identifies changes in patients' presentation and acts, reports and records appropriately.Accompany and provide support to patients in a variety of community settings, as delegated and dependent on current risk assessment.Assists in the provision of health education and advice on health promotion to patients and their carers.Where appropriate and with authorisation, acts as an advocate for patients/carers. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental ill health.About usWhat lays ahead is the opportunity to become a member that will be recognised as being part of a supportive and enthusiastic team. Additionally, you will be working alongside care coordinators and lead professionals to achieve patient centred care that is recovery focused. The aim is to aid individuals to achieve the highest level of independence and recovery possible reflective of their situation and bring about change that is positive and improves a person's quality of life. We aim to support recovery, health, well-being and social participation.
We are a team that is compassionate, inclusive, and committed working together to provide excellent care to support our community.
Job responsibilitiesThis post is not open to trainees. 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).
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person SpecificationQualificationsDiploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalentCare CertificateKey skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary periodExperiencePrevious experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environmentPrevious experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.SkillsEffective verbal and written communication skillsCompetency in record keepingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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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