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We recruit based on values and believe lived experience is an advantage. We seek out potential, not perfection. Together, we aim to be as diverse as the communities we care for.

Simply put, we employ people who care, act with integrity and have the right skills, so that we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and our staff feel purposeful and valued.

Our information is available in accessible formats including braille, large print, other formats such as MS Word or coloured paper version. 

Please see the attached information to help you make a successful application. The Recruitment Profile includes job information. There are also details of our benefits and a guide to our values-based recruitment process.

If you require reasonable adjustments, or require further information please see these attached guides or contact the Recruitment Team [email protected]

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Health support worker Apprenticeship within the AIRE COURT CMHT Team.

Our apprenticeship scheme is run in partnership with a leading provider to ensure you are fully supported through a high-quality training programme. The apprenticeship will provide you with valuable experience and offer a strong foundation for future careers. 

Whilst completing your apprenticeship programme you will be a band B2 APPRENTICE Health support worker You will be expected to fulfil the full role and responsibilities by the end of the training period, and a development plan will be put in place by your line manager confirming the competencies they expect you to develop during that time. On successful completion of the apprenticeship[SI1] , you will progress to band B3as Health support worker 

You will be supported with your learning and the skills needed to undertake the role. You will be supported by our Practice Learning and Development Team (PLDT), the Apprenticeship Team and your Team Manager.

For non-admin Level 2 apprenticeships If you do not have level 1 Maths and English (GCSE Grades 1-3 or D to G, or equivalent) we can support you to achieve this whilst completing your Apprenticeship programme. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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 (LYPFT pays 20.6% into your scheme each year), 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 organisations such as Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and NHS Discount Offers.

To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years and have right to work for the duration of the apprenticeship. This is in line with the UK Government, Department for Education’s Apprenticeship funding rules. You must not hold the same level of qualification (or above) in the same pathway or subject.

We are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK for any apprentice role in the organisation. 

 

 

 

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Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter (Hybrid) or flexible working arrangement – please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries regarding this in terms of your initial application.

Where candidates are successful at interview, flexible working arrangement requests will be taken into consideration and may be accommodated where the needs of the service allow.

Please note that from 1^st July 2018, all new employees are required to subscribe to the DBS Update Service, DBS checks for volunteers remain free of charge.

LYPFT is committed to upholding its’ statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults and children.  Please refer to job description for further information.

Patient Safety is a priority at LYPFT with a  focus on system-based improvement and creating opportunities for learning. We will ensure compassionate engagement with all those involved in an incident and all incidents are met with a proportionate response. 

LYPFT is a member of the Disability Confident scheme and is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

As part of the Trust's commitment to its Gold Standard Armed Forces Covenant status, members of the Armed Forces Community are entitled to a guaranteed interview subject to meeting the role criteria. 

We welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health needs. 

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.

In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed to the post.

 

In submitting an application for a role please ensure that you only declare qualifications that are relevant to the role itself. We reserve the right to check all declared qualifications on an application form, whether they are directly relevant to the role or not. 

If you have not received any further communication from us within four weeks you are asked to assume that your application has been unsuccessful. If you should have any queries regarding progress with your application form please contact us.

Please note: The Trust does not offer reimbursement of interview expenses.