Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Are you looking for an opportunity to support those suffering from mental health issues?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic wards based in Suffolk, we are looking for Band 3 Clinical Support Workers that are passionate about recovery led care with a focus on promoting least restrictive practice in Suffolk.
You will be working across our two adult inpatient wards, Southgate and Northgate, as well as Abbeygate our older people inpatient ward.
Come and join our dedicated teams as a Clinical Support Worker!
You will need to be enthusiastic and conscientious and do everything you can to provide the best care to our service users. placing great emphasis on the assessment/recovery model by using assessment tools relating to service user recovery and the philosophy that underpins patient centred care.
Providing direct patient care such as personal care and promoting activities of daily living
Having a good understanding of mental health diagnoses and presentation including appropriate boundaries
Undertaking therapeutic observations of all service users Supporting service users on a 1:1 basis who may require varying levels of support
Undertaking physical health observations and COVID swabbing
Taking service users on leave in the community
In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
You will be provided with a fully supported induction programme and will be offered a programme of training and development should you wish to progress.
Our staff support network includes protected time, wellbeing sessions and regular supervision.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification OR experience
Mental Health First Aid
Previous experience within the care sector
Mental health experience
Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
This post may be 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.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Clinical Support Worker B3 (PDF, 360.