• Job Description

  Req#: C9346-25-0829?language=en&page=543&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Dales treatment and intervention team are looking to recruit a highly motivated Band 3 Community Support Worker/Trainee to join our multi-disciplinary team working into our delivery pf adult planned care.

  This is an exciting opportunity to join our service, supporting adults with mental health difficulties in the community.

  The Community Service for adults is an established supportive team that offers assessment and a wide variety of evidence based treatment and interventions for adult with mental health difficulties.

  We are looking to recruit a Community Support worker to form an integral part of our team, working under the supervision of the multi disciplinary team to support in delivering a high quality service to the local population, and will be joining the team at an exciting time of change and development.

  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.

  Main duties of the job

  The main elements of the clinical work will include supporting 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 adults 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.

  About us

  The Dales treatment and intervention team is a multi disciplinary team including a range of professionals from different disciplines, skills and backgrounds. The service is undergoing some exciting changes working towards providing an enhanced level of support for those struggling with their mental health.

  The team is friendly, supportive and keen to train and develop at all levels. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team, that continues to strive towards further developing the support offered to young people and families.

  Details

  Date posted

  30 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  346-DDA-083-25-A

  Job locations

  Goodall Centre

  Walker Drive

  Bishop Auckland

  DL14 6QN

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  It would be beneficial for the candidate to have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2. 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).

  If the successful candidate does not have the required qualifications they 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 to achieve the competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.

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

  Additional contact details - Judith Hewitt Team Manager 01388 640001

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  It would be beneficial for the candidate to have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2. 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).

  If the successful candidate does not have the required qualifications they 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 to achieve the competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.

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

  Additional contact details - Judith Hewitt Team Manager 01388 640001

  Person Specification

  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 of working with people with mental health/social health needs or learning disabilities
  • (Trainee post: no essential experience required).

  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

  Person Specification

  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 of working with people with mental health/social health needs or learning disabilities
  • (Trainee post: no essential experience required).

  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

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Goodall Centre

  Walker Drive

  Bishop Auckland

  DL14 6QN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Goodall Centre

  Walker Drive

  Bishop Auckland

  DL14 6QN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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