Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support Worker
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 373-SMH2017-ROLL
- Employer
- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Nether Alderley
- Town
- Macclesfield
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Support Worker - East Cheshire (Secure Services)
Band 3
Job overview
These are exciting times for Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for Band 3 Clinical Support Workers to work in our existing teams in our secure units in the Nether Alderley area.
Our services consist of the following specialist inpatient areas:
- Alderley Unit- A male Low Secure Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability Ward
- Saddlebridge Recovery Centre- A male 15 bed Low Secure Mental Health Ward (Nether Alderley)
All areas have a successful structure of MDT working and you will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team and have an ethos of collaborative working between individual service users, carers and other stakeholders.
We are proud of being caring, competent and compassionate, with patients at the heart of what we do. We aim to provide high quality, safe services which improve the health, well-being and independence of the people within our locality.
CWP offers a secure services payment allowance to staff working on our low secure units of £1519.00 pa pro rata.
**Relocation Package - All roles are eligible for a relocation package of up to £8000 - Please see attached Terms & Conditions**
Main duties of the job
We are looking for motivated support workers to join our team. You should possess commitment to team working and excellent standards of care. You will be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for mental health care, applicants should have some experience of working with people with either a Mental Health condition, Dementia, Intellectual disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder and who can demonstrate their compassion and optimism for the rehabilitation and recovery of this client group as well as a desire for on-going professional development. You will receive excellent training opportunities for clinical development and regular supervision and appraisal.
All wards offer a 24-hour service; therefore the successful candidates must be able to work a full range of 12 hour shifts including night shifts and weekends.
There are regular opportunities for career progression throughout the organisation.
If you feel that this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A ‘Guide to completing your application form’ can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Appropriate Mental Health related NVQ level 2.
- Will work towards the appropriate mental health related NVQ level 3 once in post or equivalent experience.
- To demonstrate a range of work procedures and practices base level of theoretical knowledge.
- Completion of or working towards Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 3 months of start date)
Desirable criteria
- NVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care or other related disciplines.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
- Understanding of CWP, inclusive of Mental health services and the key role the Trust has within the health economy
- An understanding of confidentiality issues how they relate to mental health policy and practice interventions.
- Knowledge of current staff development and continuous service improvement issues, particularly in the context of adult mental health services.
- Sound knowledge of CWP observation policy
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of mental health legislation and policies.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of providing Care in a structured setting.
- Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams service users etc
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working with adults with severe mental health needs
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Christopher Holmes
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 862 409
- Additional information
Christopher Holmes, Ward Manager - Saddlebridge
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01625 862 409
Roxanne Kirk-Shearer, Ward Manager - Alderley
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01625 862 503
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