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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust

About
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.
Contact
- Address
- Trust Headquarters
- West Park Hospital
- Edward Pease Way
- Darlington
- County Durham
- DL2 2TS
- Contact Number
- 01325 552000
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Community Support Worker/Trainee - CAMHS Crisis Team
Accepting applications until: 04-Jul-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 04-Jul-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- North Yorkshire York and Selby locality wide- CAMHS Crisis Service
- Cyfeiriad
- Foss Park Hospital
- Tref
- York
- Cod post
- YO31 8TA
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Days and night shifts across a 7 day week including bank holidays and weekends.)
Salary
- Cyflog
- £24,625 - £25,674 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (Band 3)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- CAMHS
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.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Are you looking for a rewarding progressive career in Children and Young people’s Mental Health Services. Then North Yorkshire and York Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Crisis 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! Our team helps to support the reduction of hospital admissions by providing Crisis assessment and Enhanced crisis support to young people who are experiencing mental health crisis and emotional distress. The service is fast paced so the applicant will be organised and self-motivated. We provide evidence based assessments and interventions for young people. We provide a creative and pro-active approach in engaging young people and their families. The applicant will be calm, consistent approach in challenging clinical situations, be compassionate, creative and flexible in delivering care to young people and their families/carers. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to influence and contribute to service development, providing a high degree of job satisfaction and personal progression. The candidate will need to be able to travel independently around the locality to met the demands of the service.
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The candidate will have good communication skills with young people and families. Be ability to dealing with high levels of distress in a calm and professional manner.
Working as a community support worker/Trainee you will support the qualified staff with community/hospital visits, answer the phones to professionals and families offering support and advice with support from the qualified staff. You will deliver enhanced crisis support sessions and supporting the young person through a mental health crisis which is care planned by the qualified staff. You will document on patient electronic records opening referral's, documenting contacts to a good standard. You will liaise with partner agencies and signpost/refer young people to appropriate services where needs are identified, under the direction of senior staff.
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 within 2 years of commencement in post.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The North Yorkshire and York (CAMHS) Crisis Team now provide a 24/7 service to young people and their families and we want to expand our team. If you have a passion and a strong interest in working with children and Young people as a clinical speciality and if you are committed to multidisciplinary worker then we are interested in hearing from you. The successful applicant will be expected to work shifts patterns which cover 24/7 service provision.
Our team covers the largest geographical area in the trust and as such we have 3 bases (Ripon, York and Scarborough). The candidates main base for this post will be in York. However the person will be expected to travel around the locality/bases during their shift to meet the clinical demand because we function as a locality team. This post requires the candidate to have good communication skills, interpersonal skills, good time management and organisation skills.
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.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
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.
Additional contact details :- Clinical Nurse Specialist- Claire Penney Tel: 017650632936 or email [email protected].
If the contract type on the vacancy states 'Fixed Term' this would mean the vacancy is being advertised to address a temporary need for the duration stipulated on the advert, however, in the event that permanent funding is secured for the post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Internal applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.
Trust Welcome Day
Here at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Foundation NHS Trust we want you to have a positive experience when you start your new role with us. To ensure you have great welcome, for all new starters joining the Trust, we offer two start dates per month on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of that month.
On your start date, you will be invited to our in person Trust Welcome Day at our Flatts Lane Centre, Middlesbrough. Your first day will be engaging and informative, it will allow you to meet and network with a range of Trust staff, learn more about us and what we offer. For certain clinical roles, your Welcome Day could then be followed by up to 9 days face to face training. If this is applicable to you, further information will be provided ahead of your Welcome Day.
Right to Work in the UK
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
AI in Recruitment
We are aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used to generate responses for application forms. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant and if, during shortlisting, a Recruiting Manager believes AI has been used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Newly Qualified Nurses
All band 5 nursing positions are only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed a preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process, for more information about this process please contact: [email protected]
TEWV encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the protection of staff, service users and visitors to the Trust from second hand smoke and currently operates a no smoking policy which ensures all buildings and grounds are smoke free.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities. Our service users and carers tell us our staff should be consistently concerned with maintaining and improving care with pride, empathy and compassion.
We have computers facilities available in our libraries (Durham, Middlesbrough, and Darlington) to support applicants. If you would like to access to a laptop for your application, please contact the library team to arrange a time to visit, please email: [email protected] .We will always endeavour to make this available however we cannot guarantee that we will be able accommodate this before the vacancy closes.
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.
In order for your application to be successfully processed we will require references from your current and previous employer(s) which must cover a minimum period of three years. Please ensure that the reference section of your application is completed appropriately giving the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current and previous line manager(s). If this section is not fully completed your application may not be processed.
If your application is successful, the information you give on your application form will be used to create and be retained on your electronic staff record and to provide access to core Trust systems.
Please note that if the post you are applying for requires a DBS check, you will be required to also subscribe to the DBS Update Service, if successful, and thereafter renew your subscription each year. The Trust will reimburse the subscription fee.
After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, that as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualification
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent. If applying for trainee post Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 must be achieved within agreed time
- 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 agreed time
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment. (Trainee post: no essential experience required)
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Person centred care
- Awareness of legal frameworks including Mental Health legislation (within agreed timescale)
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
Personal attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Leanne O'Connor
- Teitl y swydd
- Clinical Team Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- leanne.o'[email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07794287934
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
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