Clinical Support Worker

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local induction

Mandatory training

Job summary

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to join the Forensic Mental Health inpatient ward in Wakefield. You will support adults during difficult times, helping them feel safe, respected and supported in their recovery, working alongside nurses, doctors, occupational therapists and social workers.

This is a permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week) with a local induction and full mandatory training on start.

Qualifications

• Must evidence a relevant accredited Level 2 or Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (or equivalent).
• Online short-course certifications presented as equivalent to NVQ Level 2/3 will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Support adults on the forensic mental health inpatient ward to help them feel safe and supported in their recovery.
• Work alongside nurses, doctors, occupational therapists and social workers as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Be present, listen, and respond with kindness, empathy and professional care.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Listening

Team player

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2/3

Job description

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Clinical Support Worker

The closing date is 16 October 2026

Job summary

I didn't come from healthcare I came with life experience

If you've supported a friend, family member, or someone close to you through mental health challenges, your experience matters here.

If you live locally and want a job where you can make a real difference in your community, we would love to hear from you.

Sometimes the best people for this role are the ones who care the most.

We're looking for Clinical Support Workers to join our Forensic Mental Health inpatient ward in Wakefield. These are full-time roles (37.5 hours per week), working with adults who need support during a difficult time in their lives.

This job is about being present, listening, and helping people feel safe, respected, and supported in their recovery. You'll work alongside nurses, doctors, occupational therapists and social workers, and you'll never be expected to do this alone.

What we really value is:

• kindness and patience
• the ability to listen and notice changes in people
• a willingness to learn and be part of a team

We will support you with a local induction and full mandatory training when you start.

Important to know:

• This advert is for forensic mental health services only
• Vacancies are across all inpatient ward areas
• Assessment Centre: 4th November 2026

Visa Sponsorship is not offered for this vacancy

Main duties of the job

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Previous applicants: Please note that if you have applied for this role and been unsuccessful within the last six months, we ask that you do not reapply at this time. Any application received from candidates who have been unsuccessful within the previous six months will be screened as unsuccessful.

Qualifications: Candidates must be able to evidence a relevant accredited Level 2 or Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (or equivalent). We are aware of an increase in online short-course certifications being presented as equivalent to NVQ Level 2/3; however, these courses often lack the required depth, breadth, and clinical competency standards of a formally accredited qualification and will not be accepted.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means we are accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we're run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Details

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-QA01520

Job locations

Fieldhead Hospital

Ouchthorpe Lane

Wakefield

WF1 3SP

United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fieldhead Hospital

Ouchthorpe Lane

Wakefield

WF1 3SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Colin Hill

[e-mail]