Overview
Rivendell is an inpatient recovery and rehabilitation unit in Eastry near Sandwich, Kent. It provides services for individuals with complex mental health and psychological needs. The unit comprises 10 single bedrooms and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We deliver specialist, individualised recovery programmes to meet each patient’s needs and optimise independence.
Role
The Support Worker (Band 3) is a key member of the multidisciplinary care team and will have responsibility to:
Responsibilities
* Deliver an effective and competent level of care under the guidance and supervision of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) as determined by the patient’s care plan.
* Be fully aware of the needs of patients over a 24-hour span of care.
* Monitor, report and maintain a healthy, safe and secure workplace by following applicable Health and Safety regulations and Trust policies.
* Be professionally accountable to the Executive Director of Nursing.
* Be operationally accountable to the Matron / Clinical Service Manager.
Organisation and values
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services. KMPT serves 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, with specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC. Our recruitment aims reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.
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