Community Support Worker

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  • Selby, United Kingdom, YO8 9BX View on Map
  • Post Date : November 7, 2026
  • Salary: £25,760.00 - £27,476.00 / Yearly
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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity to join the Mental Health Services for Older People Community Team in Selby as a Community Support Worker (Band 3). The team supports individuals and families within the community, and you will work alongside a professional team, working relatively independently while supported by regular monitoring and supervision. You will need to travel independently over a large geographical area and will require suitable transport. The post is part-time and permanent, and the salary is £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata. The closing date is 19 November 2026 and the reference number is 346-NYM-076-26-A. The advert may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

Main duties include providing safe, patient-centred and effective clinical activities in the community setting, monitoring mental and physical health under the direction and supervision of registered staff, delivering non-pharmacological interventions on an individual and group basis focused on assisting people to maintain their wellbeing, supporting patients and carers to monitor and review mental health needs, providing timely physical interventions ensuring safe monitoring during medication changes and early detection of physical deterioration, and carrying out ECG or venepuncture as required (training will be offered).

Essential requirements are a Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent (accredited qualification), the Care Certificate, key skills in Literacy and Numeracy Level 2, successful completion of the Trust’s full Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Framework within the 6-month probationary period, previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment, the ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need, effective verbal and written communication skills, time management and the ability to prioritise effectively, competency in record keeping, and breakaway techniques (within the agreed timescale). Desirable experience includes previous work with people with mental or social health needs or learning disabilities, and competency in ECG and venepuncture. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Apply through the NHS Jobs page using the Apply for this job button. For questions about the job or an informal visit, contact Operational Team Manager Cheryl Craven at Cheryl.craven4@nhs.net or on 01904752180.

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