Employer:Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
Position: Community Support Worker
Salary: £25,760 – £27,476 a year
Job Types: Full time / Part time
Work location: Newton Aycliffe DL5 4PE
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
It would be beneficial for the candidate to have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2. 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 2 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.
Responsibilities
It would be beneficial for the candidate to have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2. 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 2 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 2 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 timescale)
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 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 timescale)
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
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.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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