Job summary 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. The Trust currently supports the Real Living Wage (RLW) hourly rate as set by the Living Wage Federation and will apply a pay supplement if the national A4C hourly rate falls below this 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 havesome 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. About us Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 373-SMH2388-ROLL Job locations Nether Alderley Macclesfield SK10 4TW Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. 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. 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 £16 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. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. 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. 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 £16 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. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon Person Specification Qualifications Essential 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 NVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care or other related disciplines. Knowledge and Expertise Essential 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 Knowledge of mental health legislation and policies. Experience Essential Previous experience of providing Care in a structured setting. Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams service users etc Desirable Previous experience of working with adults with severe mental health needs Person Specification Qualifications Essential 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 NVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care or other related disciplines. Knowledge and Expertise Essential 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 Knowledge of mental health legislation and policies. Experience Essential Previous experience of providing Care in a structured setting. Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams service users etc Desirable Previous experience of working with adults with severe mental health needs 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. Employer details Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Nether Alderley Macclesfield SK10 4TW Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)