We are looking for a proactive support worker to work predominately night shifts at Shepherd House, however some day time working may be available. We are an 15 bed inpatient Rehabilitation Ward for adults with complex and enduring mental health diagnoses.
Main duties of the job
The role involves supporting the nurse in charge to deliver care.
Supporting and engaging with patients during the evening.
Promoting healthy sleep and physical health interventions.
Observing patients and keeping patients safe.
Recording care on patients health records.
Maintaining the safety of the environment and light cleaning duties.
Food preparation.
About us
The organisation offers a wide range of education and learning support.
Mandatory training is included for the role.
Opportunities are available to be able to move on in the role and complete training to become a Nursing associate or Nurse apprenticeship.
Regular supervision.
Team building and away days.
Flexible Working: We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide.
Job details
Date posted: 07 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata for part time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 354-AC-21204-A
Job locations: Shepherd House, 129 Brighton Road, Worthing, BN11 2ET
Job responsibilities
The role is for a permanent support worker working 30 hours a week, predominately nights.
The hours are 19:00 to 07:30.
The role involves supporting the nurse in charge to deliver care.
Supporting and engaging with patients during the evening.
Promoting healthy sleep and physical health interventions.
Observing patients and keeping patients safe.
Recording care on patients health records.
Maintaining the safety of the environment and light cleaning duties.
Food preparation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills
* Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
* Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills
Knowledge/Experience
* Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
* Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties
* Experience of being supervised
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.
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.
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