Clinical Support Worker Chester (Inpatient)
Band 3 – Main area – Clinical Support Worker – Grade Band 3 – Contract Permanent – Hours Full time (37.5 hours per week) or Part time – Job ref 373-SMH2608-ROLL – Site Bowmere Hospital – Town Chester – Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata (Yearly) – Closing 27/02/2026 23:59
Job Overview
New entrants to the NHS, please be aware that this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Are you a caring and compassionate support worker, looking for an exciting new opportunity? Why not come and work for CWP in a collaborative role, supporting our mental health inpatient services? We have vacancies for permanent, full and part time opportunities for Clinical Support Workers within our bed-based services for adults and older people, based at Bowmere Hospital in Chester.
Please note that, should you be shortlisted for an interview, this will take place in the form of a face to face, values-based clinical assessment centre on Thursday 12th March. The Trust currently supports the Real Living Wage (RLW) hourly rate as set by the Living Wage Federation and will apply a pay supplement if the nation Agenda for Change hourly rate falls below this.
Main Duties of the Job
We offer wards that cater for acute admissions, assessment and treatment of dementia care, psychiatric intensive care and rehabilitation inpatient services. You would be required to work on a rotational shift basis, which includes days and nights. You will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team and have an ethos of collaborative working between individual service users, carers and other stakeholders. We are proud of being caring, competent and compassionate, with patients at the heart of what we do. We aim to provide high quality, safe services which improve the health, well‑being and independence of the people within our locality. We are looking for motivated caring people to join our team. You should possess commitment to team working and innovative delivery of excellent standards of care. Positive attitude and excellent communication skills will be key for the fulfilment of the position.
In return, CWP provides a range of benefits including regular supervision, on‑going training and career development opportunities.
Bowmere Has The Following Wards
* Beech – acute admissions ward
* Juniper – acute admissions ward
* Cherry – organic admissions ward
* Willow – PICU
* Maple – Male high dependency rehabilitation ward
We also run the ECT department for all CWP inpatients and outpatients.
Working for our organisation
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all‑age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person‑centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see 'documents to download' section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values in their everyday life and we use a values‑based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Appropriate Mental Health related qualification, or willingness to complete an apprenticeship appropriate to the Clinical Support Worker role
* Will work towards the appropriate mental health related NVQ level 3 once in post or equivalent experience
* To demonstrate a range of work procedures and practices and to exhibit your knowledge and abilities
* Completion of or Working towards Care Certificate (CWP In‑house 2 day training to be completed within 3 months of start date)
Desirable criteria
* Qualifications in Health and Social Care or other related disciplines
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
* Understanding of CWP, inclusive of Mental health services and the key role the Trust has within the health economy
* An understanding of confidentiality issues how they relate to mental health policy and practice interventions.
* Knowledge of CWP observation policy (policy found on CWP website)
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of mental health legislation and policies.
Experience
Essential criteria
* The ability to demonstrate good quality care, whilst adhering to Trust policies and procedures, and working towards completing Care Certificate.
* Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams service users etc
* Supporting others in a care setting, whether this is experience in a professional or lived experience (friend, family, voluntary etc.)
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience of working with adults with severe mental health needs
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
* Job Description (PDF, 470.9KB)
* Risk Form (PDF, 621.5KB)
* Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy (PDF, 167.7KB)
* DBS Update Service Applicant Guide (PDF, 228.4KB)
* Privacy Notice (PDF, 177.4KB)
* Trust Profile (PDF, 521.4KB)
* Application Guide (PDF, 28.3MB)
Apply online now
Apply online now
Further details / informal visits contact
* Name: Sarah Saville
* Job title: Ward Manager
* Email address:
* Telephone number: 01244 397319
* Additional information: Or Laura Jones Email: Tel: 01244 397302
* If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact or telephone 01244 393100
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