Community Support Worker/Trainee - CAMHS Eating Disorder

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking Community Support Worker/Trainees for their CAMHS Eating Disorders home treatment team. The ideal candidates will be compassionate, energetic, and motivated individuals looking to improve the mental health of young people. Responsibilities include providing treatment interventions and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold relevant health and social care qualifications and have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Completed relevant diplomas and certifications required within specified periods.
• Success in the Trust's Healthcare Assistant competencies during probation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver home treatment interventions such as meal supports and observed meals.
• Work alongside the Eating disorder multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Support the reduction of hospital admissions by providing specialized support.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Time management

Compassion

Self-awareness

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent

Literacy and Numeracy level 2

Care Certificate

Job description

Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Community Support Worker/Trainee - CAMHS Eating Disorder

The closing date is 06 July 2025

If you looking for a new challenge and rewarding progressive career in Children and Young people's Mental Health Services. Then North Yorkshire and York Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Eating disorders home treatment team are looking for Community Support Worker/Trainees to join the team.We are looking for caring, compassionate, energetic and motivated individuals who are passionate about improving the mental health of our young people. If you would like to make a difference then we would like to hear from you!

The role will be based in our community based eating disorders home treatment team that works across 7 days. Our team helps to support the reduction of hospital admissions by providing specialised support and home treatment to young people who have an eating disorder. The service is fast paced so the applicant will be organised and self-motivated. The individual will be able to work independently when delivering care which will be directed by clinical care team. The applicant will be calm, and have a consistent approach in challenging clinical situations.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide community/hospital /home visits delivering home treatment interventions such as meal supports and observed meals. In addition the postholder will be involved in goal setting and reviewing and also working alongside the Eating disorder multi disciplinary clinical team.

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.

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.

Job responsibilities

In exchange you will be well supported, with continuing opportunities for your on-going development. You will be offered a staff induction period where you will be support to build on your knowledge and skills. You will be offered regular management, clinical supervision and an Annual appraisal to support you development.

If you are interested in this post and have any questions then we would encourage you to ring and speak about this prior to applying for the job.

Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main 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

Person Specification

Qualification

• Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent. If applying for trainee post Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3 must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post
• Care Certificate. If applying for trainee post this must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post
• Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2
• Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period. If applying for trainee 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.

Experience

• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment. (Trainee post: no essential experience required)
• Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.

Knowledge

• Person centred care
• Awareness of legal frameworks including Mental Health legislation (within agreed timescale)

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and ability to prioritise effectively

Personal attributes

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
• Compassionate in meeting the needs of children and young people and their families and carers.
• Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement
• Self awareness and committed to continual personal development.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies 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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Yorkshire and York locality- CAMHS Service

North Yorkshire and York locality- CAMHS Service