Job summary
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.
Details
Date posted
02 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
346-NYA-002-25-B
Job locations
Huntington House
Jockey Lane
York
YO32 9XW
Job description
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
Essential
1. Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3 or equivalent (Trainee within two years of commencement)
2. Care Certificate (within 12 weeks of commencement)
3. Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (Trainee within agreed timescale)
4. Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period or Trainee within 2 years of commencement in post
Experience
Essential
5. Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment
Desirable
6. Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential
7. Person centred care
8. Awareness of legal frameworks including Mental Health legislation (within agreed timescale)
9. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (within agreed timescales)
10. Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
Desirable
11. Competency in venepuncture
12. Competency in ECGs
Other requirements
Essential
13. Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need
Personal Attributes
Essential
14. Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
15. Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers
16. Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
17. Committed to continual quality and service improvement
18. Self awareness and committed to continual personal development