Bank Support Worker

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 June 2023

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Support Workers to work at Chalkhill, Princess Royal Hospital Site as part of the Sussex Partnership Bank Team and based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.

The staff who work across these wards are very supportive toward their fellow workers and always provide a caring environment for their service users. The ward staff are interchangeable and will help on other wards at this hospital, if the need arises. It has a strong working together team dynamic.

Chalkhill Unit cares for and treats children and young people (aged 12-18) who are experiencing emotional difficulties, mental health problems and eating disorders.

It is a small bespoke 15 bed unit in Haywards Heath, with a very friendly and supportive team of staff who cater for the needs of all who access their service in a professional and caring manner.

Parking is limited on site but local roads can be used. There is a train station which is an approximate 40min walk from the unit but buses stop regularly outside the main entrance to the Princess Royal Hospital.

Main duties of the job

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

In order to be a successful Support Worker in our team you will:

Work with the multi-disciplinary team to establish and deliver a therapeutic programme of care for our patients.
Undertake care duties for patients on the ward.
Report patients condition to qualified staff
Document care delivery in patients notes.
Implement individual patient care plans
Participate in meetings, training and other work related forums.

Our wards are looking for a compassionate and person- centred experienced Healthcare support worker with an ability to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands and needs of the service.

The successful applicant would be expected to work as part of the team undertaking the assessment, care and treatment of patients experiencing an acute mental health crisis, working in a recovery-orientated manner towards the ultimate discharge of the patient.

Please see an example of shift times offered across the Trust:

Day: 07:00 - 19:30, 07:00 - 21:00
Night: 19:00 - 07:30, 20:30 - 07:30

Please be aware the Trust do not offer sponsorship for Temporary Staffing (Bank), therefore applicants without the right to work in the UK will not be accepted.

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are a large Mental health trust looking to add Support Workers to our Bank Team. The Sussex Partnership Bank is a dedicated flexible team providing the highest level of healthcare support across all wards and departments.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide exceptional support to both our clients/patients and their carers and relatives whilst maintaining professional boundaries. Our Trust was recently upgraded by CQC as GOOD in every domain except CARING, which was EXCELLENT. Due to this we are now the third leading Mental Health Trust in the country. We will strive to maintain our standards and always improve where we can and you will play an important part in this.

Date posted

21 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£10.90 an hour Per Hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

354-BSW-CH05

Job locations

Chalkhill, Princess Royal Hospital Site

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4NQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our patients are keen for new support workers joining the team to demonstrate empathy, time to talk and listen. We are very proud of our standards and are looking for someone who is ready to learn and keen to develop. Development within this role is available as each support worker is encouraged to champion and take an interest in something on the ward which best fits their skills. Associate nurse training is also available as well as NVQ and the mandatory care certificate. Support will be provided for these.

There will be opportunities to work over a 24/7 rota which includes weekend and bank holidays.
People with a lived experience of mental health issues are strongly encouraged to apply.

It would also be advantageous if you:

Have experience working within a mental health setting
NVQ Level 2 in care

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact: newstarter@spft.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

There will be opportunities to work over a 24/7 rota which includes weekend and bank holidays.
People with a lived experience of mental health issues are strongly encouraged to apply.

It would also be advantageous if you:

Have experience working within a mental health setting
NVQ Level 2 in care

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact: newstarter@spft.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Experience

Essential

Experience working within a health or social care setting.
Experience of working as part of a team
Good communication skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Experience

Essential

Experience working within a health or social care setting.
Experience of working as part of a team
Good communication 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.

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