Band 3 Community Support Worker

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the Tees Valley area is seeking a Band 3 Community Support Worker to join a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will support individuals with Learning Disabilities in achieving a high quality of life and optimum health. Key responsibilities include effective communication and independent travel to various locations. Candidates should have a Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent, along with clinical knowledge and experience in community settings.

Benefits

Lease car scheme

Supportive environment for professional development

Qualifications

• Completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent.
• Literacy and numeracy level 2 or equivalent.
• Good clinical knowledge base and experience of working with people with a learning disability.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with Learning Disabilities to achieve high quality of life.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and carers.
• Travel independently to various locations within the Trust.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent travel

Clinical knowledge of learning disabilities

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent

Literacy and numeracy level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Community Support Worker to join a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team within the Teesside locality, working and supporting people with Learning Disabilities to achieve high quality of life and optimum health.

Responsibilities

• Support people with Learning Disabilities to achieve high quality of life and optimum health.
• Communicate effectively and adapt communication styles when engaging with the people they are supporting, their families, carers and supported.
• Travel independently to various locations within the Trust on a regular basis.
• Work in a supportive environment committed to personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent.
• Literacy and numeracy level 2 or equivalent.
• Complete the Trust Health Care Assistant competencies within the first year.
• Internal staff must have completed the full framework before they can apply.
• Good clinical knowledge base and experience of working with people with a learning disability, preferably in community settings.
• Awareness of the Mental Health and Mental Capacity Act.
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available for this role).

Working Hours & Post Details

The community team provides support 7 days per week from 8am till 8pm, with core hours of 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday. There are 2 posts available (1 permanent and 1 fixed term 12 months).

Benefits & Additional Information

• Lease car scheme in operation.
• Supportive environment committed to personal and professional development.
• Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for roles that meet eligibility criteria.
• Trust operates a no smoking policy ensuring all buildings and grounds are smoke free.