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Community Support Worker/Trainee - Early Intervention in Psychosis
The closing date is 16 June 2025
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated community support worker to join the York and Selby Early Intervention in Psychosis team. You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team who work with people aged 18-65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
Main duties of the job
You will provide individual and group support under supervision of a qualified member of the team to people who will have complex mental health problems. The focus of your work will to help people achieve their goals and connect them to their local community. Working with people's families and significant others is an important part of this role.
About us
The team are friendly and welcoming and we take pride in the supportive environment in which we work together. You will have access to regular individual and group clinical supervision and regular development reviews and appraisal. We are able to offer a range of development opportunities to the right candidate.
Job responsibilities
For an in depth understanding of the job description and responsibilities, please see attached document or contact the team via the details provided.
The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 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).
The successful candidates who do not have the required qualifications 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 and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3 or equivalent (Trainee within two years of commencement)
* Care Certificate (within 12 weeks of commencement)
* Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (Trainee within agreed timescale)
* Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period or Trainee within 2 years of commencement in post
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 timescales)
* Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
* Competency in venepuncture
* Competency in ECGs
Other requirements
* Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need
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
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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