Job summary
- Main area
- Low Secure Forensic
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 457-25-6965321-C
- Employer
- Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Forest Lodge
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
About us
At Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust we provide a range of mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, primary care and other specialist services designed around the needs of people in our city.
We have a dedicated and skilful team of people caring in Sheffield, which you could become a part of.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. These are: We work together, We are respectful and Kind, We are inclusive and We keep improving
Job overview
Forest Lodge is a 22 bedded Low Secure Forensic Service , which aims to deliver high quality, assessment, treatment, effective rehabilitation and recovery to individuals who require care in a secure environment . We are looking for a dynamic and motivated support worker to join the team. The focus of the unit will be on the treatment and care of people with major and complex mental health and physical health needs. We aim to
- Empower people to make informed choices regarding their individual process of recovery, within a structured secure environment.
- Provides personalised intensive optimistic therapeutic programs based on the principles of the Recovery model and trauma informed care.
- Actively encourages patients to self manage their own health needs as far as possible with appropriate help & support.
- Utilise Collaborative Care Planning.
- We are a 24-hour service and require a high degree of flexibility regarding rotation between day and night shifts, including weekends
- Please only apply if a full time position can be worked.
- Please be advised we may close the vacancy early if a high number of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to implement identified plans of care for service users under the direction/supervision of qualified staff to meet the needs of the individual’s identified care plans. They will also be responsible for documenting details of the patient’s participation in the care plan.
Another key element of the role is to empower service users as much as possible in decision making and involve them in a wide range of appropriate activities using local facilities. You will accompany the service user on Section 17 leave in the community and and other arranged visits.
We are a trauma informed service.
Working for our organisation
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It’s important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Support Worker Band 3 - based at Forest Lodge
Job purpose: Under the direction of the qualified member of staff, to provide appropriate levels of care and support as outlined in the relevant care plan. Will regularly work under guidance but without the direct supervision of a qualified staff.
Responsible to: Matron/Ward Manager
Minimum Qualifications: Maths and English GCSE or equivalent or a
willingness to achieve. Achieved or have a desire to work towards NVQ level 2/ Care Certificate
Key result areas: To implement identified plans of care for assigned patients under the direction/supervision of a qualified staff to meet the needs of the individual’s identified care needs.
To report actions and/or observations on patient care of behaviour to a qualified nurse so that a thorough evaluation of care can take place.
To report untoward occurrences immediately to a qualified nurse so that a reassessment of care needs can be undertaken.
To undertake general duties assigned by a qualified nurse so that high standards of service delivery can be maintained.
In conjunction with the patients to plan appropriate menus, and assist with purchasing and catering to the extent that this is required by the ability of the individual patient.
To be able to demonstrate the approach needed to involve individual patients in activities and explain the reasons for this.
To develop a group activity relevant to the area with patients and monitor and evaluate its effectiveness. This will be under the guidance of qualified staff but not directly supervised. The post holder will produce written aims and objectives of their chosen group activity prior to the commencement of the group and provide regular updates and evaluation reports to the ward manager and/or supervisor.
The post holder will be responsible for documenting details of the patient’s participation in the care plan.
To involve patients in a wide range of appropriate activities using local facilities where available.
To involve the patients as much as possible in day to day decision making, bearing in mind the principles of advocacy and self-advocacy.
To enable the patient to maintain contact with friends and relatives by encouraging visits and assisting with letter writing. Experience has shown that staff who have low expressed emotion engage more effectively with clients.
To accompany the patient on outings and other arranged visits.
All employees are expected to observe the Trust’s policies relating to risk
Management, in particular staff should: -
- Be aware of the principles of risk management
- Adopt appropriate practice to reduce risk to themselves and others
There is a requirement that the postholder will undergo regular supervision and annual appraisal.
All employees are expected to observe the trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy in their behaviour to the public and fellow employees.
In fulfilling these tasks the potholder will be expected to be familiar with the local policies and procedures especially in respect of Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Fire.
This job profile is presented in general terms and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to regularly review this with their line manager.
Other Duties
The main focus of the role is to respond to and satisfy the above requirements and needs. If in addition to this it is considered appropriate, other duties may be undertaken by the post-holder consistent with the Band of the post
You should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have basic keyboard skills and have the ability to use email. Daily use of a car is essential.
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
- 2 Years experience working as a HCA
Training and Qualififications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of written and verbal communication
Desirable criteria
- Achieved or have a desire to work towards NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with adults with enduring mental health problems, experience of managing discussion groups with patients, co-ordination of activities and social inclusion/escortes etc3
Desirable criteria
- A basic awareness and understanding of psychosocial interventions, Mindfulness CBT DBT approaches anxiety management
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- The ability to build and sustain therapeutic relationships with patients at a level appropriate to their needs. To posses the potential to organise, facilitate and develop patients skills in group settings. To be able to consistently demonstrate Non-judgemental respectful attitudes to patients. To have the ability to produce a good standard of written work, have basic keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
- To recognise and report changes in individuals mental health state
Other
Essential criteria
- To be able to conduct themselves with integrity. Be punctual and have the willingness and ability to work flexibly over a 24hr period to include a variety of shift patterns
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Judith Brown
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2716051
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