Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Woodwork Hub at Northgate Park.
The post holder's focus will be to work towards creating and supporting woodwork and joinery activities within secure care's inpatient service, this role sits within the Recovery and Engagement team's Woodwork and Garpo (Horticulture) hub. Both services provide and co-ordinate a range of workshop activities, it is essential applicant have skills in one or both areas. The successful candidate will be supported to do addition training to improve the service provided to the patients.
The main purpose of this role is to support patient training in woodwork/joiner and horticultural task, this is a very active role and a good level of physical fitness is required.
This service aims to mirror a real life work experience for our patients, providing opportunities to learn new skills as well being given the opportunity to complete national certificate.
Main duties of the job
Plan and implement programmes of activities within a framework established by the Department Lead.
Maintain a safe secure working environment for patients and colleagues
To work within a busy workshop environment, ensuring PPE and Health and Safety requirements are followed.
Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and modification of interventions, in order to monitor progress and ensure effectiveness.
Demonstrate ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of service users which may include working evenings to support sessions.
Provide group activities and individual patient support
Provide feedback to the multi-disciplinary team and contribute when asked to.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders focus will be to work towards creating and supporting woodwork and joinery activities within secure cares inpatient service, this role sits within the Recovery and Engagement team's Woodwork and Garpo (Horticulture) hub. They both provide and co-ordinate a range of workshop activities, it is essential applicant have skills in one or both areas.
The post holder will also undertake designated tasks from the individual patients programmes. The Post holder will receive regular supervision from the Department Lead as well as training to develop bench joinery/horticultural skills.
The main purpose of this role is to support patient training in woodwork/joiner and horticultural task, this is a very active role and a good level of physical fitness is required.
Keep up to date with risk assessments, have a good understanding of relational security ensuring procedures are followed.
Escort patients around a large hospital site
Support the team in maintaining a high level of security
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 20th March 2025
Closing date : 3rd April 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders focus will be to work towards creating and supporting woodwork and joinery activities within secure cares inpatient service, this role sits within the Recovery and Engagement team's Woodwork and Garpo (Horticulture) hub. They both provide and co-ordinate a range of workshop activities, it is essential applicant have skills in one or both areas.
The post holder will also undertake designated tasks from the individual patients programmes. The Post holder will receive regular supervision from the Department Lead as well as training to develop bench joinery/horticultural skills.
The main purpose of this role is to support patient training in woodwork/joiner and horticultural task, this is a very active role and a good level of physical fitness is required.
Keep up to date with risk assessments, have a good understanding of relational security ensuring procedures are followed.
Escort patients around a large hospital site
Support the team in maintaining a high level of security
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 20th March 2025
Closing date : 3rd April 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Qualification NVQ Level III or Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship or commitment to work towards or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working with patients within a real work environment, understanding health and safety requirement
- Experience that can demonstrate skills acquired in a care setting
- Knowledge of a range of leisure/creative technical activities
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Recent or current experience of working in a mental health setting
- Experience that can demonstrate leadership skills and ability to self-motivate
- Experience of training others in a task or skill
- Involvement in group based interventions
- History of positive work record
- Excellent communication skills
- Good literacy skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Qualification NVQ Level III or Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship or commitment to work towards or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working with patients within a real work environment, understanding health and safety requirement
- Experience that can demonstrate skills acquired in a care setting
- Knowledge of a range of leisure/creative technical activities
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Recent or current experience of working in a mental health setting
- Experience that can demonstrate leadership skills and ability to self-motivate
- Experience of training others in a task or skill
- Involvement in group based interventions
- History of positive work record
- Excellent communication skills
- Good literacy skills
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.
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.
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
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northgate Park
Morpeth
NE61 3BP
