Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge and a rewarding progressive career?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 3 Nursing Assistantto work within our Children's and Young peoples Inpatient service at Ferndene.
The service supports individuals from 13- 18 years, who have require assessment and treatment for a range of Mental health disorders, learning disabilities and/or, with recovery being at the heart of the service.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion to improve the lives of individuals who access the service. You must be flexible, adaptive and reliable with excellent communication skills and demonstrate a patient centred approach. An interest in working within Children's Inpatient care is desirable, the service can be challenging but rewarding environment is essential.
You will work shifts, rotating throughout a 24 hour period, as well as weekend and bank holiday working. You will work in a highly supported environment, and will be provided with training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.
We will provide you with a comprehensive induction period and have access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development review that will provide you with support and the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of our patients.
You will be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective safe and caring services. You will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, mutual respect and dignity.
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
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 7th April 2026
Closing date : 22nd April 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note this vacancy may close before the date above, should an appropriate number of applications be received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 7th April 2026
Closing date : 22nd April 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note this vacancy may close before the date above, should an appropriate number of applications be received.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker or commitment to work towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with complex needs
- Person centred care
- Experience of working within an inpatient setting
Desirable
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication
- Time Management
- Literacy skills
- Numeracy skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise
- Record keeping skills
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker or commitment to work towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with complex needs
- Person centred care
- Experience of working within an inpatient setting
Desirable
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication
- Time Management
- Literacy skills
- Numeracy skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise
- Record keeping 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).
