Healthcare Support Worker/Trainee

TN United Kingdom; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Community Support Worker to join their Perinatal Mental Health Community Team in Harrogate. The role involves supporting birthing individuals with mental health care and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and skills in communication and care, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support birthing people with mental health care and physical health monitoring.
• Co-facilitate groups and support the multidisciplinary team.
• Travel independently within the geographical area covered.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management and prioritization

Record keeping

Breakaway techniques

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent

Care Certificate

Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2

Job description

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Client:

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Harrogate, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job summary

The Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire Perinatal Team is delighted 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 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 candidate will work as part of a 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 be an integral part of the service, working with a supportive team including nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, peer support workers, and others.

You will receive supervision, safeguarding, line management, and professional development opportunities.

Given the geographical area covered, applicants must be able to travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle, with adjustments considered under the Equality Act 2010.

About us

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

Our teams work from prevention to crisis care, partnering with communities to improve mental health and support recovery.

We value listening to our patients and their families, working together for better mental health outcomes.

We are committed to innovative approaches to regional wellbeing and equitable mental health care.

Our goal is to ensure everyone in our region receives the mental health support they need.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

£24,071 to £25,674 per year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-NYA-062-25-A

Job locations

Northallerton / Harrogate

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed information to ensure eligibility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in care (Trainee: no experience required)

Desirable

• Experience working with mental/social health needs

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills
• Time management and prioritization
• Record keeping
• Breakaway techniques

Desirable

• Venepuncture competency
• Physical health observations competency

Knowledge

Essential

• Person-centred care
• Understanding safeguarding procedures