Forensic Mental Health Support Worker (Inpatient)

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust is recruiting a Clinical Support Worker (Band 3) for the forensic mental health inpatient ward at Cheswold Park Hospital, Doncaster. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and involves compassionate, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team.

Successful applicants will receive local induction and mandatory training; previous NHS experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must evidence a relevant accredited Level 2 or Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
• Online short-course certifications are not accepted as equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to support recovery.
• Develop and maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships; communicate effectively.
• Instruct, advise and guide service users, family and carers within the care plan.
• Follow observation policies; record physical observations and respond to concerns.
• Exercise independence, use initiative, and judge when to seek support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2/3 qualification

Job description

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust is recruiting a Clinical Support Worker (Band 3) for the forensic mental health inpatient ward at Cheswold Park Hospital, Doncaster. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and involves compassionate, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team.

Successful applicants will receive local induction and mandatory training; previous NHS experience is not required.