Perinatal Mental Health Support Practitioner

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire Perinatal Team at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust seeks a dedicated Community Support Worker to assist birthing people with mental health care and medication monitoring within a supportive MDT.

The post offers supervision, development, and opportunities to contribute to group sessions for families in pregnancy and up to one year postnatal, within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent.
• Care Certificate.
• Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2.
• Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6 months.
• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
• Experience with mental health, social health needs or learning disabilities.
• Awareness of Mental Health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support birthing people with mental health care and monitoring.
• Co-facilitate groups and support the multi-disciplinary team.
• Receive supervision and professional development through appraisal.

Skills

Literacy & Numeracy 2

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Record keeping

Venepuncture

ECG competency

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

The Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire Perinatal Team at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust seeks a dedicated Community Support Worker to assist birthing people with mental health care and medication monitoring within a supportive MDT.

The post offers supervision, development, and opportunities to contribute to group sessions for families in pregnancy and up to one year postnatal, within a multidisciplinary environment.