Compassionate Support Worker - Forensic Mental Health

Riverside Healthcare Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and mandatory training

Job summary

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust seeks a Clinical Support Worker for the Forensic Mental Health inpatient ward in Wakefield. This full-time role (37.5 hours) supports adults through a challenging period, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety, respect and recovery.

The role emphasizes being present, listening, and helping service users feel secure and cared for, with induction and mandatory training provided locally.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet service needs.
• Diversity/Cultural understanding and empathy with service users.
• Confidentiality and trust responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and related procedures for service users on the ward.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, OT and social workers as part of a team.
• Be present, listen, and help people feel safe, respected and supported in their recovery.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Patience

Listening

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Level 2 healthcare qualification

GCSE English & Maths

Care Certificate or equivalent

Job description

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust seeks a Clinical Support Worker for the Forensic Mental Health inpatient ward in Wakefield. This full-time role (37.5 hours) supports adults through a challenging period, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety, respect and recovery.

The role emphasizes being present, listening, and helping service users feel secure and cared for, with induction and mandatory training provided locally.