Job summary Development opportunities available on Avocet Ward We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team based in Ipswich, we are looking for a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker that is passionate about recovery led care with a focus on promoting least restrictive practice on Willow Ward, our mixed sex Later Life Acute Inpatient unit based at Woodlands Hospital located within Ipswich Hospital Site. Willow Ward provides intense treatment for service users who are at their most vulnerable. Our team provides care and treatment at the most critical time in their mental health recovery and supports services users with both functional and organic diagnoses. There are several things we focus on as a team to provide a high standard of care: the design of our environment maximises safety, therapy and security. We also deliver our care alongside a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled staff; our staff are specialist within mental health and we work with established staffing levels to minimise risks and to work in a therapeutic way. Main duties of the job Do you want to be a part of our team? If you are an experienced Support Worker looking to develop your skills or someone looking to start your career within mental health, this could be a perfect opportunity Main duties of the job As a trust we are looking for individuals that exhibit our values and reflect these within their practice: Positively, Respectfully and Together. We are looking for passionate and high-spirited who can be a part of our amazing team to improve services for our service users. We want people to be proactive, creative and innovative to advocate for our service users and develop our service further. You will need to attend mandatory and statutory training and aware of operational policy and procedures to ensure safe and high standard care is delivered alongside the team. If you want to change the face of inpatient care and make positive impact on people's lives, then we would love you to be a part of our incredible team. About us What can we offer in return? We want to know how you want to develop. We want people to aim high and work towards their dreams. Come and work with us and let's move forwards together to see what opportunities we can find to support you within your development. You will be given extensive support from our passionate team and help you grow within the role. We believe that staff, who feel valued by their employers and are truly engaged, our able to provide better outcomes for our service users. You will be joining a friendly, motivated and enthusiastic team who are on their journey to outstanding. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Gross Per Annum, Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 246-ESU6725219 Job locations Willows Ward Woodlands Hospital Ipswich IP4 5PD Job description Job responsibilities Please dont miss this opportunity Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other and are looking forward to welcoming you Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Some of the benefits you can expect: NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more. Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs If you have any questions please contact Tracey Wooller-Martin on 01473 891780. Job description Job responsibilities Please dont miss this opportunity Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other and are looking forward to welcoming you Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Some of the benefits you can expect: NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more. Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs If you have any questions please contact Tracey Wooller-Martin on 01473 891780. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience within the care sector Desirable Mental health experience Qualifications Essential Care Certificate - or completion of the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of start date NVQ Level 2/3, in Health and Social Care Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care An apprenticeship Framework Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care Other Essential Well-motivated with an interest in mental health issues Fitness to undergo personal safety training Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience within the care sector Desirable Mental health experience Qualifications Essential Care Certificate - or completion of the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of start date NVQ Level 2/3, in Health and Social Care Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care An apprenticeship Framework Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care Other Essential Well-motivated with an interest in mental health issues Fitness to undergo personal safety training 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 Willows Ward Woodlands Hospital Ipswich IP4 5PD Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)