Clinical Support Worker - Chester

NHS; Chester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking Trust dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals with learning disabilities. As a Clinical Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality support within a collaborative team environment. This rewarding position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, with comprehensive training and development pathways. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of patients and their families, making a meaningful difference every day. If you are passionate about helping others and eager to advance your career in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Training Courses

Living Wage

Three-Week Induction

Support for New Starters

Qualifications

• Knowledge of work procedures and willingness to work towards Care Certificate.
• Experience providing quality care and supporting others in care settings.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults with learning disabilities as part of a supportive team.
• Provide care and build relationships with patients and colleagues.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Level 3 Qualification in Relevant Subject

Job description

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

Are you a caring, motivated, and kind person who likes to think on your feet? Looking to join a Trust that will invest in your future and help you thrive in your career? Want to develop and learn new skills whilst making a difference?

If you are a committed and compassionate person who gets a buzz from helping others, and you're interested in starting a career within the NHS, our Clinical Support Worker (CSW) role could be the perfect fit for you.

The CSW role is what you make of it. It can be challenging but also incredibly rewarding. If you're ambitious and interested in career development, we will support you to grow, including access to paid training courses. Many of our nurses and clinical leaders began their NHS careers as CSWs and were supported by the Trust to progress.

CWP has adopted the Living Wage. Where the standard Agenda for Change hourly rate is below Living Wage, pay will be supplemented to this level.

Main duties of the job

Our CSWs are an important part of our workforce at CWP. All our CSWs share a commitment to our values: Care; Compassion; Commitment; Courage; Communication; and Competence.

You will work with adults with learning disabilities as part of a supportive team. Admissions are short-term for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs requiring assessment, treatment, or therapy within an inpatient unit. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to build relationships with colleagues and patients.

With the care you give, you'll make a difference to patients with learning disabilities and complex needs and their families every day.

You should be hardworking, enjoy a challenge, and have good communication skills. Training will be provided for all aspects of the role, so you may learn new skills.

The ward operates 24/7, with shifts including days, nights, and weekends (Days: 07:30-20:00; Nights: 19:30-08:00).

Join our team at one of our Assessment and Treatment units for adults with learning disabilities in Chester. Eastway has been rated Outstanding by CQC.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care, along with three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites, serving Wirral, Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool, and the North West.

Our goal is to improve lives with a compassionate, person-centered approach. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by CQC and overall Good.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware, and Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award holder, CWP values diversity and inclusivity. We offer a three-week induction and support new starters to succeed.

Whether starting your career or seeking to use your skills in a new role, CWP has something for you.

Job responsibilities

Please download the full job description for detailed responsibilities. Our recruitment process assesses competence and values. We look for candidates who demonstrate our values in their daily lives and through their behaviors, supported by examples in your application.

For guidance, refer to the applicant guide linked at the bottom of this page or contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] or call 01244 393100.

If you have a disability and meet the criteria, you can apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Please inform us of any support needs during the process.

We encourage applications from armed forces community members. Applicants will pay for their DBS check, with costs deducted from salary. Enrolling in the DBS Update Service is recommended. The starting salary will be at the minimum of the scale.

Apply early, as we may close the vacancy if we receive many applications. Good luck, and we hope to welcome you to Team CWP soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of work procedures and practices
• Willingness to work towards the Care Certificate (training provided within 3 months)
• Qualification equivalent to Level 3 or above in a relevant subject
• GCSE Maths and English
• Learning disability training or Care Certificate

Knowledge and Expertise

• Understanding of Learning Disability services and legislation
• Knowledge of confidentiality and professional practice
• Awareness of staff development and service improvement issues

Experience

• Experience of providing quality care in line with policies and training
• Collaborative working experience with colleagues and service users
• Supporting others in care settings, professionally or personally
• Problem-solving skills with individuals with learning disabilities
• Previous experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to legal requirements.