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Community Support Worker/Trainee
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
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Job summary
To join our team, you will need to demonstrate your enthusiasm and passion for working with Older Adults with a range of Mental and Physical health needs in the Community and in a care home setting. We are a very supportive team and care about the wellbeing of our colleagues.
Our vision is to deliver sustainable high-quality nursing care that best suits the needs of our Older Adult patient population.
We require an enthusiastic, innovative, and forward-thinking support worker/trainee (full-time 37.5 hours) to assist the team in all aspects of assessing, planning and implementing the delivery and review of patient care. In addition, you must be able to develop and maintain professional relationships with service users, carers, and other professionals.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
You will be involved in providing support for Older Adults living with Dementia in the community and care homes working alongside the multi-disciplinary team.
You will be required to support other clinicians in the team to screen referrals, review notes and documentation, obtain updates from the care home and physical observations. Face to face reviews with patients and report on potential side effects of medications. Report any issues/ safeguarding concerns.
The post holder will carry a small caseload and carry out basic physical health checks where necessary.
You will provide support for patients and carers in care homes who have a diagnosis of dementia and mental illness. You will develop a sound knowledge of wider community services.
We develop behaviour support plans alongside care homes and patients to help enhance the care homes knowledge to engage with patients when displaying sometimes challenging behaviours. We complete screenings for referrals using the PINCHME tool and discuss these collaboratively in the Multidisciplinary team meetings every Tuesday and Friday. You will take part in developing the behaviour support plans, screening of referrals and be part of the multidisciplinary team meetings.
Our team works seven days a week, working 9- 9 shifts and 9- 5 shifts.
About us
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.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-NYM-060-26-A
Job locations
Foss Park Hospital
York
YO31 8TA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.In return you will receive a full induction programme and supervision. Your role will be instrumental in developing the older adult service and providing excellent service to our older adults in the community and care homes.
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).
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 2 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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.In return you will receive a full induction programme and supervision. Your role will be instrumental in developing the older adult service and providing excellent service to our older adults in the community and care homes.
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).
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 2 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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Person Specification
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
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Trainee post : Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post
- Care Certificate must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post
- 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
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 timescale)
Desirable
- Competency in ECG and venepuncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Person centred care.
- Awareness of legal frameworks including Mental Health legislation (within agreed timescale)
Person Specification
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
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Trainee post : Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post
- Care Certificate must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post
- 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
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 timescale)
Desirable
- Competency in ECG and venepuncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Person centred care.
- Awareness of legal frameworks including Mental Health legislation (within agreed timescale)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Foss Park Hospital
York
YO31 8TA
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Foss Park Hospital
York
YO31 8TA
United Kingdom