Job summary Healthcare Support Worker - Rowan Ward Meadowfield Hospital Meadowfield is an award winning, purpose built acute mental health unit in Worthing, West Sussex offering person-centred and holistic care to the people of Adur, Arun and Worthing. Meadowfield has 34 mixed gender beds for people of working age (Maple and Rowan Ward) and 18 beds on Larch Ward which is for people over the age of 65 all of which operate with open doors. Main duties of the job We are looking for confident people with a genuine interest in Mental Health who are motivated, dynamic and forward thinking to work at Meadowfield as Healthcare Assistants. Applicants need to be committed to maintaining and improving service user centred care to the highest standards. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an ability to demonstrate good communication skills and team working abilities. In return you will benefit from working in a therapeutic environment conducive to the treatment and recovery of people with acute functional mental health problems. All your skills and life experience will be fully utilised and developed through clinical supervision and training opportunities. About us There are plenty of opportunities for career development in one of the largest Mental Health Trusts in the South of England. We currently work a Long Day shift pattern on the wards, this includes weekends and night shifts. Date posted 17 January 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 Reference number 354-AC-21082 Job locations Meadowfield Worthing BN13 3EF Job description Job responsibilities Please do get in touch and I will be happy to arrange for either myself or one of the ward managers to answer any questions you may have. I would actively encourage this, especially if you have not worked in this environment before. We look forward to your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please do get in touch and I will be happy to arrange for either myself or one of the ward managers to answer any questions you may have. I would actively encourage this, especially if you have not worked in this environment before. We look forward to your application. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Care EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of working as part of a team Desirable Experience working within a health or social care setting. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Care EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of working as part of a team Desirable Experience working within a health or social care setting. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required 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 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Meadowfield Worthing BN13 3EF Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)