Job summary Work with the multi-disciplinary team to establish and deliver a therapeutic programme of care for clients. Undertake a range of delegated clinical health duties in mental health settings Records patients' information Main duties of the job Inpatient Healthcare support workers are part of the ward based clinical team and will have a key role to play in developing and fostering a therapeutic relationship with patients to develop a culture of recovery. Successful candidates will have strong communication and people skills, a non-judgmental approach and above all a real caring attitude and be prepared to make a difference. You will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and will be expected to assist on all aspects expected in a clinical ward environment including undertaking a range of delegated clinical care duties About us As a mental health trust Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do. We can offer you: - Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmes, run by our internal wellbeing team - Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development - Access to a host of discount schemes (including gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars) - A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days 8 bank holidays Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 354-AE-21049 Job locations Beechwood Unit, Uckfield Hospital Framfield Road Uckfield TN22 5AW Job description Job responsibilities Provide and receive information from clients, clients representatives and immediate team colleagues. Exchanges factual information to clients using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy. Overcome barriers to understanding that may be a result of mental illness. Job description Job responsibilities Provide and receive information from clients, clients representatives and immediate team colleagues. Exchanges factual information to clients using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy. Overcome barriers to understanding that may be a result of mental illness. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience Knowledge/Experience Essential Experience of working with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams, service users etc An understanding of confidentiality Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience Knowledge/Experience Essential Experience of working with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams, service users etc An understanding of confidentiality 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 Beechwood Unit, Uckfield Hospital Framfield Road Uckfield TN22 5AW Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)