Job summary If you have a passion for helping people the timing couldn't be better - come and see what NSFT have to offer It's more than just a job, it's a chance to make a real difference for our service users doing what you love. Join our Rose ward team, where all our people are valued, can thrive and make a difference. We are looking to recruit a fixed term Clinical Support Worker to join our team based at Julian Hospital. Main duties of the job You need to be kind, supportive and express the below listed qualities to provide the best care to our service users and their families: Be approachable and interested in people Be confident in talking with people and comfortable with helping people from diverse range of backgrounds, sexual orientation, culture, religion. Have the ability to empathise without giving advice before speaking with your clinical team Have non-judgmental attitude and be an active lister Be perceptive to notice changes Be calm in difficult circumstances or in crisis Be able to protect boundaries especially in distressing situations Have an awareness of and the ability to adhere to strict confidentiality rules Have a good awareness of safeguarding About us You must be available to work on a shift pattern, which includes days, nights, and weekends: 07:00 - 19:30 (Day) 19:00 - 07:30 (Night) Unfortunately, we will NOT offer just nights or just weekend shifts. What we can offer you We want to support you to succeed and be your very best with opportunities for training and development; along with the support of experienced managers, team members and pastoral mentors. Your health and wellbeing are important to us and are supported through generous annual leave (starting at 27 days and rising with service to 32 days), a cycle to work scheme, discounted gym vouchers and access to a free employee assistance service 24 hours a day. We also understand the importance of financial health and offer membership of the NHS pension scheme. You will also be able to access discounts to supermarkets and high street stores. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Gross per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 246-CEN6968660 Job locations Rose Ward, Julian Hospital Bowthorpe road Norwich NR23TD Job description Job responsibilities Our primary focus is on collaborative working, placing great emphasis on patient centred care. Rose ward is a 13 bed mixed gender organic ward focusing on assessment and continuing care. We care for older adults who have an existing organic diagnosis or need to come in for further investigation and treatment. Often the patients also have complex presentations and a variety of physical health concerns. As a ward, we provide holistic patient centred care, specific to each individual. What we can offer you We want to make working for NSFT a great experience for everyone, and to role model a diverse and representative culture. To support an inclusive environment where colleagues feel empowered to bring their whole self to work, we support a variety of staff networks, including the Race Equality Network, LGBT Equality Network, Carers Equality Network, Disability Equality Network and Gender Equality network. We are committed to being open and transparent around our processes and we endeavour to offer every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Job description Job responsibilities Our primary focus is on collaborative working, placing great emphasis on patient centred care. Rose ward is a 13 bed mixed gender organic ward focusing on assessment and continuing care. We care for older adults who have an existing organic diagnosis or need to come in for further investigation and treatment. Often the patients also have complex presentations and a variety of physical health concerns. As a ward, we provide holistic patient centred care, specific to each individual. What we can offer you We want to make working for NSFT a great experience for everyone, and to role model a diverse and representative culture. To support an inclusive environment where colleagues feel empowered to bring their whole self to work, we support a variety of staff networks, including the Race Equality Network, LGBT Equality Network, Carers Equality Network, Disability Equality Network and Gender Equality network. We are committed to being open and transparent around our processes and we endeavour to offer every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience within the care sector Desirable Experience in Mental Health Other Essential Fitness to undergo personal safety training. Qualifications Essential Care Certificate - must be achieved within first 12 weeks of employment NVQ L2/3 in H&SC or Diploma L2/3 in H&SC or apprenticeship L2/3 in H&SC Skills Essential Ability to work without direct supervision, liaising appropriately with other practitioners in the team Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience within the care sector Desirable Experience in Mental Health Other Essential Fitness to undergo personal safety training. Qualifications Essential Care Certificate - must be achieved within first 12 weeks of employment NVQ L2/3 in H&SC or Diploma L2/3 in H&SC or apprenticeship L2/3 in H&SC Skills Essential Ability to work without direct supervision, liaising appropriately with other practitioners in the team 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address Rose Ward, Julian Hospital Bowthorpe road Norwich NR23TD Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)