Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker - Home First

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker at Langley Green Hospital. This vital role focuses on supporting mental health service users in transitioning back to their community, providing individualised care, and collaborating with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to person-centered care, with opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive supervision and support

Access to CPD opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs.
• Experience running groups/activities.
• Experience working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Help patients return safely to their homes and promote their recovery.
• Provide individualised support and interventions.
• Collaborate with community teams and OT.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective time management

Commitment to person-centered care

Education

Recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills

NVQ level 3 in health care or equivalent skills

Job description

Job summary

Location: Langley Green Hospital, Crawley, West SussexRole: Band 3 Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in mental health care and kickstart your career? Do you aspire to help individuals live their lives to the fullest within their communities? Join our award-winning Home First team at Langley Green Hospital as a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker. This highly valued role is crucial to supporting our service users back home as quickly and safely and possible.

Main duties of the job

About the Role
Under the supervision and guidance of the Home First Occupational Therapist, you will be integral to our innovative, therapy-led scheme. Your work will focus on:

• Preventing Loss of Skills and Confidence: Helping patients return safely to their homes as soon as possible.
• Supporting Transitions: Assisting patients and their families/carers during the transition from hospital to home.
• Promoting Recovery: Encouraging continued recovery within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient-Focused Care: Provide individualized support and interventions to enable patients to leave the hospital and maintain their well-being at home.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Home First OT, ward team, community teams, and third sector partners.
• Caseload Data and Evaluation: Track the Home First caseload and support the collection and use of outcome measures and evaluation data.
• Support and Development: Engage in professional supervision and a range of training and CPD opportunities, including pathways for AHP and mental health careers.

About us

Why Join Us?

• Career Development: Be a part of developing and evaluating this new role, with excellent support and supervision.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from comprehensive supervision to enhance your skills as a clinician.
• Team Environment: Collaborate with a supportive team, including OT, support workers, medical staff, nursing colleagues, psychologists, and community practitioners.
• Training and CPD: Access a robust AHP-specific training program and various CPD opportunities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Requirements

• Skills and Experience: Excellent communication skills, effective time and caseload management, and a commitment to person-centered care.
• Qualifications: Previous experience in mental health is advantageous, but we prioritize passion for making a difference and improving lives.
• Driving: Ideally, you should be a car driver, as the role involves home visits across North West Sussex as part of the Home First outreach work.

For more details see the job description

Job description
Job responsibilities

Requirements

• Skills and Experience: Excellent communication skills, effective time and caseload management, and a commitment to person-centered care.
• Qualifications: Previous experience in mental health is advantageous, but we prioritize passion for making a difference and improving lives.
• Driving: Ideally, you should be a car driver, as the role involves home visits across North West Sussex as part of the Home First outreach work.

For more details see the job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills
• Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
• Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Experience running groups/activities
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience of being supervised

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills
• Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
• Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Experience running groups/activities
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience of being supervised

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Langley Green Hospital

Martyrs Avenue

Crawley, West Sussex

RH11 7EJ

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