Community Support Worker

Job summary

The York community team for children and young people are looking to recruit a highly motivated Band 3 Community Support Worker to join our multi-disciplinary team working into our neurodevelopmental pathway.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our service, supporting families and young people in the community.

The Community 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 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.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role.Please note, the starting salary for this role would not meet the required salary threshold for this post to be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care (Skilled Worker) visa. https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/your-job

Main duties of the job

The main elements of the clinical work will include supporting young people and families using an evidence based model and care pathway, alongside developing and facilitating group work interventions.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people, and their families; and while experience in mental health 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 York Neurodevelopmental CAMHS team 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 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, that continues to strive towards further developing the support offered to young people and families.

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 refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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 as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment. (Trainee post: no essential experience required)

Desirable
-Previous experience of working with people with mental/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