Apply Now For Health Support Worker – Mother and Baby Unit in Leeds (Visa Sponsorship)

About Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the primary provider of mental health and learning disability services in Leeds, with additional specialized services across York and the country. As a teaching trust with strong connections to local universities, LYPFT is recognized as a center of excellence in teaching, research, and development.

Job Description

The health care support worker will join the multidisciplinary team at the Mother and Baby Unit, working on a 24-hour shift basis under the supervision of a qualified nurse.

Responsibilities include

• Providing day-to-day support to mothers and babies, following prescribed nursing interventions from treatment plans.
• Assisting in the delivery of the unit’s therapeutic program.
• Liaising closely with extended multidisciplinary team members.
• Assisting with enhanced engagement and observation.
• Accompanying service users and their infants on community trips.
• Contributing to ongoing service development and improvement.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum L2 or L3 qualification in Health & Social Care or commitment to achieve within 6 months of commencement. Equivalent skills, knowledge, and experience will also be considered.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience in care/support services.
• Interest in working with women in the perinatal period.
• Demonstrated alignment with Trust values: Caring, Simple, Integrity.
• Evidence of lived experience, caring, or volunteering experience.

Application Process

Interested candidates are advised to submit their applications early as this vacancy will close once the maximum number of applications is reached. Interviews are scheduled for 30/08/2024 or 02/09/2024.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. The Trust is a member of the Disability Confident scheme and upholds its statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults and children. Members of the Armed Forces Community are entitled to a guaranteed interview subject to meeting the role criteria.