Community Support Worker/Trainee
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
York, YO10 3JB
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
7 days left
Job description
The York community team for children and young people are looking to recruit a highly motivated Band 3 Community Support Worker to join our multi-disc...
The main elements of the clinical work will include supporting young people and families using an evidence based model and care pathway, alongside developing and facilitating group work interventions.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people, and their families; and while experience in mental health would be an advantage, training and development opportunities will be provided in these areas for the right applicant.
The successful candidate must hold the skills to work within a team effectively, and must also be able to work independently using their initiative.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent (or must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post)
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (or Successful completion of the Trust's full HCA Framework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within 2 years of commencement in post)
- Care Certificate (or Care Certificate must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post)
- Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment. (Trainee post: no essential experience required)
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Person centred care
- Awareness of legal frameworks including mental health legislation (within agreed timescale)
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
- Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescales)
- Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescales)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work in accordance with the staff compact and trust values and behaviours
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of children and young people, their families and carers
- Able to work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team
- Committed to continually quality and service improvement
- Self awareness and committed to continued personal development
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with trust policy and service need
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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