Health Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Ledston, United Kingdom Leeds And York Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary Leeds and York NHS Partnership Foundation Trust are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Health Support Workers to join our team.
We are currently recruiting to our Forensic Inpatient Service at The Newsam CentreThe Leeds Forensic Inpatient Service consists of 3 wards at the Newsam Centre which provide care for people experiencing acute mental health issues.To provide a high standard of health care by assisting in and carrying out a range of duties under the direction and supervision of a registered clinician.
Working as part of the clinical team you will assist the clinician in delivering patient centred care, which promotes privacy, dignity and respect for the individual.
To assist with the care of service users, particularly in relation to activities of daily living and other treatments as indicated by the registered nurse and other care professionals.
To actively participate in group work and therapeutic activities under the supervision of a registered nurse and other care professionals.
To offer support to service users through effective communication and promote communication with service users who have difficulties The service provides 24 hour, 7 day a week care.Please note that we expect a high number of applications for this vacancy.
We encourage an early application as we may close before the closing date if the maximum number of applications is reached.
Main duties of the job As a Health Support Worker, you will be expected to work with patients, carers and the Multi- Disciplinary Team to provide care to people with mental health needs.The successful candidate will be positive and enthusiastic in your approach, calm and confident when dealing with the needs of the service users.
You will have excellent communication skills, and will show that you have the ability to form and sustain therapeutic relationships with people with mental health needs.You will possess excellent communication skills and will show that you have the ability to form and sustain therapeutic relationships.
You will be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in mental health and be committed to involving service users in all aspects of their care.
The role requires the candidate to support the care, assessment, interventions and activities for service users.We are committed to improving service provision and actively engage all staff in developing services.
The successful candidates will be encouraged to develop creative ideas that support services users and the service as a whole.
You will have the energy to work hard in a very active and busy inpatient care environment.A flexible approach is required as this post involves working flexibly over a 24 hr / 7 day period.We will offer you an induction and a continuing written appraisal and the opportunity to complete the care certificate, supported by regular supervision.Informal visits to the ward are welcomed.
About us The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds.
We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country.
As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical.
Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only.
This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment.
This document provides you with information to help you apply.
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for.
Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
All our information is available in accessible formats.
Please contact the Recruitment team Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
Person Specification Experience Essential Working with individuals who experience mental health issues Values Essential Positive desire to work with people with mental health needs Qualifications Essential Minimum L2/L3 qualification in Health & Social Care or commitment to achieve within 6 months of commencement.
Equivalent skills knowledge and experience will also be considered.



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