Job summary
Are you passionate about recovery in serious mental illness, looking for a new challenge and want to be part of exciting new developments? Then look no further.....We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Support Worker who is compassionate, creative, and flexible in their approach to delivering individualised, person-centred care. The successful applicant will have an excellent understanding of the principles of recovery and will practice clinically in a way that promotes therapeutic optimism and hope with service users.
Ward 5, located at the Newsam Centre in Leeds, is a 17 bedded Level 2 high intensity rehabilitation service that delivers rehabilitation and recovery to male service users with enduring mental illness. The service provides a holistic, psychologically-informed approach to support service users in developing their life skills, independence and hope for the future in a way that is meaningful to them, in the least restrictive way possible, with a focus on individual strengths.
Please note that we are expecting a large volume of applications for this vacancy and it may close early if the maximum number of applications is reached.
Main duties of the job
If successful, you will be encouraged and supported to develop your own specialist skills, knowledge and competence through participation, reflection, supervision and training, with a strong focus on service improvement and individual professional development planning. The service is currently undergoing exciting development and transformation, and we would particularly welcome applications from those who hold additional skills in recovery-focused psychological interventions, or who wish to acquire and develop these skills.Staff are expected to work a full range of shifts across a 24hr, 7-day shift pattern which includes nights and weekends.
Please note in summer 2025 the service will be relocated to our own redeveloped site located at Parkside Lodge, Stanningley Road, Armley, Leeds.
For further information, informal discussions and visits please contact Martin Borrick (Clinical Team Manager)
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support / Recovery Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties:
To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users.
To work on a 1:1 or in groups with service users facilitating therapeutic activities both ward based and in the community.
To participate in the observation and engagement of service users on a shift-by-shift basis, under the direction of registered staff. This will include responding to and reporting issues relating to risk, particularly where there is an immediate need to evaluate a treatment plan/risk management plan.
To contribute to the maintenance of a therapeutic environment and to be proactive in developing positive links within the community that will enhance the service user experience
To raise awareness of recovery language with Trust staff by modelling positive strengths based, non-discriminatory, non- jargon, non-medicalised language in all areas of work.
Involvement in the process of effective risk management including assessment, planning, intervention, and ongoing monitoring of risk factors.
To assist with Service Users and members of the Multidisciplinary Team to formulate and implement individualised plan of care.
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.netAttached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Recruitment Profile attachment under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Resourcing Brochure that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with information to help you apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties:
To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users.
To work on a 1:1 or in groups with service users facilitating therapeutic activities both ward based and in the community.
To participate in the observation and engagement of service users on a shift-by-shift basis, under the direction of registered staff. This will include responding to and reporting issues relating to risk, particularly where there is an immediate need to evaluate a treatment plan/risk management plan.
To contribute to the maintenance of a therapeutic environment and to be proactive in developing positive links within the community that will enhance the service user experience
To raise awareness of recovery language with Trust staff by modelling positive strengths based, non-discriminatory, non- jargon, non-medicalised language in all areas of work.
Involvement in the process of effective risk management including assessment, planning, intervention, and ongoing monitoring of risk factors.
To assist with Service Users and members of the Multidisciplinary Team to formulate and implement individualised plan of care.
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.netAttached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Recruitment Profile attachment under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Resourcing Brochure that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with information to help you apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum L2/L3 qualification in Health & Social Care or commitment to achieve within 6 months of commencement. Equivalent skills knowledge and experience will also be considered.'
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with a range of service users with complex mental health needs and /or has personal lived experience (Desirable)
Values Evidence
Essential
- Has the applicant displayed or described a way in which they meet 1 of the 3 Trust values? Caring, Simple, Integrity?
Additional Evidence
Essential
- Has the applicant evidenced lived experience, caring or volunteering experience within the supporting statement?
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum L2/L3 qualification in Health & Social Care or commitment to achieve within 6 months of commencement. Equivalent skills knowledge and experience will also be considered.'
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with a range of service users with complex mental health needs and /or has personal lived experience (Desirable)
Values Evidence
Essential
- Has the applicant displayed or described a way in which they meet 1 of the 3 Trust values? Caring, Simple, Integrity?
Additional Evidence
Essential
- Has the applicant evidenced lived experience, caring or volunteering experience within the supporting statement?
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.
