Healthcare Support Worker/Trainee

Tewv Brits; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker/Trainee to join their Perinatal Mental Health Community Team. The role involves supporting birthing individuals with mental health care, co-facilitating groups, and working alongside a multidisciplinary team. Training and supervision will be provided, and candidates must be able to travel independently within the service area.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent required.
• Care Certificate to be achieved within 12 weeks.
• Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 required.

Responsibilities

• Support birthing individuals with mental health care and physical health monitoring.
• Co-facilitate groups and support the multidisciplinary team.
• Travel independently to provide care across the geographical area.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Time management and prioritisation skills

Record keeping within agreed timescales

Breakaway techniques

Competency in venepuncture

Competency in physical health observations

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent

Care Certificate

Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy Level 2

Job description

Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker/Trainee

The closing date is 02 June 2025

The Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire Perinatal Team is pleased to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our specialist Perinatal Mental Health Community Team as a Community Support Worker.

The role involves supporting birthing people with all aspects of their mental health care, including physical health monitoring for medication, co-facilitating groups, and supporting the wider multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be part of the community perinatal multidisciplinary team, providing services to birthing people and families experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and up to one year postnatal.

You will support the needs of birthing people and their families, working alongside nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, peer support workers, nursery nurses, pharmacists, and psychologists.

Training and supervision will be provided, including clinical supervision, safeguarding supervision, line management, and personal and professional development through appraisals.

Due to the geographical area covered, applicants must be able to travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes. Adjustments can be considered under the Equality Act 2010.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust serving County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.

Our teams work in partnership with patients, communities, and partners to provide education, prevention, crisis, and specialist care, aiming to help people feel safe, understood, and cared for.

We are committed to listening to and involving our patients and their families in their care, working towards better mental health for all in our region.

We strive to improve wellbeing through innovative approaches and community engagement, ensuring mental health care reaches those who need it most.

Our goal is to ensure everyone in our region has access to the mental health care they need to lead fulfilling lives.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed information to ensure you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent (Trainee: to be achieved within 2 years of starting)
• Care Certificate (Trainee: to be achieved within 12 weeks of starting)
• Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy Level 2
• Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6 months of probation

Experience

• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care setting (Trainee: experience not required)
• Experience working with individuals with mental or social health needs

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• Record keeping within agreed timescales
• Breakaway techniques (within timescale)
• Competency in venepuncture
• Competency in physical health observations

Knowledge

• Person-centred care
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any criminal convictions.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust