Community Mental Health Support Worker (Older Adults)

Tees, Esk And Wear Valleys Nhs Foundation Trust; Selby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Tees, Esk And Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Selby seeks a part-time Community Mental Health Support Worker (HCA) to support older adults and families in the community. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver therapeutic interventions, practical assistance and health monitoring in line with Trust standards.

You will need to travel across a large geographical area, communicate effectively with diverse groups, and develop knowledge of local services.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent.
• Care Certificate.
• Literacy and Numeracy level 2.
• Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centred clinical activities in the community setting.
• Monitor mental and physical health under supervision of registered staff.
• Deliver non-pharmacological interventions for individuals and groups to achieve goals.
• Support patients and carers to monitor and review mental health needs and enable joint working between services.
• Provide timely physical monitoring during medication changes and detect health concerns early.
• Carry out ECG or venipuncture as required (training offered).

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Record keeping

Breakaway techniques

ECG & venipuncture

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2

Care Certificate

Literacy and Numeracy Level 2

HCA Framework completion

Job description

Tees, Esk And Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Selby seeks a part-time Community Mental Health Support Worker (HCA) to support older adults and families in the community. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver therapeutic interventions, practical assistance and health monitoring in line with Trust standards.

You will need to travel across a large geographical area, communicate effectively with diverse groups, and develop knowledge of local services.