Clinical Support Worker at Norfolk & Suffolk Foundations NHS Trust (Visa Sponsorship)
Do you have experience in the care sector and are looking to advance your career? Are you passionate about delivering high-quality care that truly makes a difference? If so, this opportunity could be perfect for you!
About the Trust
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is committed to providing exceptional mental health and learning disability care to individuals across Norfolk and Suffolk. Focused on delivering compassionate, community-based care, the trust offers a wide range of NHS services beyond hospital settings.
Our Services Include:
– Adult Mental Health
– Forensic and Specialist Mental Health
– Older People’s Mental Health
– Children’s Mental Health
– Specialist Learning Disability Services
– Primary Care and Liaison Psychiatry
– Substance Misuse Services
– Research and Development
Where We Operate
Our clinical teams deliver care across key regions, supported by dedicated local leadership:
– West and South Norfolk
– North Norfolk and Norwich
– Great Yarmouth and Waveney
– West Suffolk
– East Suffolk
Why Join Us?
– Serving a population of over 1.6 million people.
– Over 5,000 dedicated staff working across 50+ locations.
– Primary bases in Hellesdon Hospital (Norwich), Wedgwood House (Bury St Edmunds), and Woodlands Unit (Ipswich).
At Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving lives. Take the next step in your care career—apply today!
Position: Clinical Support Worker
Salary: £24,071 to £25,674 per annum, pro rata
Job Type: Full Time, Flexible Working, Part Time, Permanent
Location: Samphire Ward, Chatterton House, Goodwins Road, Kings Lynn, UK
About the Role
Are you looking for an opportunity to support those suffering from mental health issues? Do you work well with people and teams? Do you want to progress in your role?
If you have said yes to these questions, we want to hear from you!
We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic teams based in Bury St Edmunds, we are looking for Band 3 Clinical Support Workers who are passionate about recovery-led care with a focus on promoting the least restrictive practice in Southgate Ward, our Adult Acute Inpatient unit or Northgate Ward, our mixed-sex Adult Acute Inpatient unit both based at Wedgwood House located within West Suffolk Hospital Site.
Come and join our dedicated team as a Clinical Support Worker!
Please note, we will be hosting a face-to-face assessment day on 18th December
You will need to be enthusiastic and conscientious and do everything you can to provide the best care to our service users. We are looking for someone who displays compassion, and empathy and is sensitive in their approach to people who may be distressed or have a challenging manner.
Our primary focus is on collaborative working; 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.
Main Duties
- Undertake the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of employment – or have an existing qualification agreed as meeting wholly or partially the standards of the Care Certificate. Commence a relevant H&S Care framework at L2/3 within the first 4 months of employment if this has not previously been achieved Undertake a range of duties related to patient care.
- The degree of involvement will be determined by a Registered Practitioner or Assistant Practitioner who will assess the extent of supervision required, having considered the particular circumstances and assessed the post holder’s experience.
- Care for the patient’s physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural and recreational needs within a defined programme of healthcare ensuring that the patient’s dignity is maintained at all times.
- Observe, report and record any changes, which may indicate an alteration in the patient’s well-being as well as any routine observations required.
- Converse with the patients and their relatives/carers positively and respectfully, ascertaining their needs and assisting them as appropriate.
- Communicate with patients, relatives and carers ensuring that professional boundaries are observed at all times.
- Ensure any expression of dissatisfaction or complaint from a patient is referred to the Registered Practitioner in charge.
- Escort patients within and outside the hospital grounds, reporting verbally and when necessary in writing on observations while escorting.
- Provide support to service users within the community as outlined in the risk assessment, guided by the Registered Practitioner. Care for patients’ belongings and hospital property and comply with the instructions and guidance about the handling of patients’ cash and valuables.
- Report any potential hazards, untoward incidents, accidents or complaints involving patients, relatives/carers or staff to the Registered Practitioner in charge.
Qualifications
- NVQ L2/3 H&SC or Diploma L2/3 in H&SC or apprenticeship L2/3 in H&SC
Desirable
- VRQ L3 in mental health
Experience (Essential)
- Previous experience within the care sector
Desirable
- Mental health experience
Skills (Essential)
- Ability to work without direct supervision, liaising appropriately with other practitioners in the team
Benefits
- A comprehensive in-house & external training programmes
- Career progression
- Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- Staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
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
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
Application Deadline
December 8, 2024