Part-Time Mental Health Support Worker - Female Acute Ward

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust; Drayton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is recruiting a part-time Clinical Support Worker for the Female Adult Acute wards at Hellesdon Hospital. The role focuses on recovery-led care and least restrictive practice, supporting adult women on their mental health journey.

We welcome female applicants to reflect the patient group. The successful candidate will show compassion, empathy, and strong communication, contributing to a caring, respectful hospital environment and staff team.

Qualifications

• Experience working in care settings.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and dignity.
• Ability to engage with distressed individuals calmly.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate personal and practical support to service users.
• Assist with observations and activities to promote recovery.
• Work collaboratively with the nursing and multidisciplinary team to ensure safe care.

Skills

Care sector experience

Education

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Apprenticeship Framework Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

The Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is recruiting a part-time Clinical Support Worker for the Female Adult Acute wards at Hellesdon Hospital. The role focuses on recovery-led care and least restrictive practice, supporting adult women on their mental health journey.

We welcome female applicants to reflect the patient group. The successful candidate will show compassion, empathy, and strong communication, contributing to a caring, respectful hospital environment and staff team.