Healthcare Support Worker/Trainee

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

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker/Trainee to join their Perinatal Mental Health Community Team in Northallerton. The role involves providing support to birthing individuals, assisting with mental health care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have a Diploma in Health and Social Care and effective communication skills, with a commitment to person-centered care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support birthing individuals with mental health care.
• Co-facilitate groups and assist the multidisciplinary team.
• Travel across the locality to provide services.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management and prioritization

Record keeping

Breakaway techniques

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2

Care Certificate

Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2

Job description

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Healthcare Support Worker/Trainee, Northallerton

Client: Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Northallerton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6fdf5ff37f2f

Job Views: 4

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description

Job summary

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

The role involves supporting birthing people with mental health care, including physical health monitoring, co-facilitating groups, and assisting the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within the community perinatal multidisciplinary team, providing services to pregnant and up to 1-year postnatal birthing individuals and their families, working alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals.

The role requires travel across the locality, so applicants must have access to a suitable vehicle. Adjustments can be made under the Equality Act 2010 if needed.

About us

We are the NHS Trust for County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby, providing a range of mental health services with a focus on community partnership and recovery.

We prioritize patient-centered care, listening to individuals, and working collaboratively with families and communities to improve mental health outcomes.

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

Details

Posted: 19 May 2025

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,071 to £25,674 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 346-NYA-062-25-A

Locations: Northallerton / Harrogate

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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
• Completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6 months

Experience

• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or similar in a care environment (Trainee: not required)

Desirable

• Experience working with people with mental/social health needs

Skills

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

Knowledge

• Person-centered care
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures