Forensic Mental Health Support Worker - Inpatient Team

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

Job summary

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Clinical Support Workers to join forensic mental health inpatient ward areas at Cheswold Park Hospital, Doncaster. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week).

You will be present, listen, and help people feel safe, respected and supported in their recovery. You will work alongside nurses, doctors, occupational therapists and social workers, and you will never be expected to do this alone.

Qualifications

• Able to listen and notice changes in people
• Willing to learn and be part of a team
• Relevant accredited Level 2 or Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Provide presence, listening and support to adults in forensic mental health recovery
• Work with nurses, doctors, occupational therapists and social workers as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Participate in induction and mandatory training when starting the role

Skills

Listening

Empathy

Team player

Kindness and patience

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Clinical Support Workers to join forensic mental health inpatient ward areas at Cheswold Park Hospital, Doncaster. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week).

You will be present, listen, and help people feel safe, respected and supported in their recovery. You will work alongside nurses, doctors, occupational therapists and social workers, and you will never be expected to do this alone.