Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AFC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays)
- Job ref
- 354-AN-20831
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Langley Green Hospital
- Town
- Crawley, West Sussex
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker - Home First
NHS AFC: Band 3
Come and join us
We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Evelyn Assiak
- Job title
- Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07471032024
- Additional information
To arrange a visit or an informal chat please contact
Evelyn Assiak - [email protected]
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