Inpatient Activities Clinical Support Worker

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

If you enjoy a challenge and want to make a difference to people's lives, this could be for you. We have a vacancy as an Inpatient Activities Clinical Support Worker at the Selden Centre, a specialist inpatient service offering 24hr care for people with learning disabilities based in Worthing.

You will be part of a motivated and dedicated team providing support to people with learning disabilities that have mental health issues, autism or challenging behaviour. People who are admitted to the centre will have a detailed treatment and/or intervention plan. The aim is to help people return to the community asap. Our service has been rated as 'Good' by the CQC.

We want someone passionate about people and motivated to help them realise their full potential; someone reliable, flexible, able to work under pressure and enjoy working as part of a team. In return you will gain a great deal of job satisfaction in seeing people develop and move on to better things.

Main duties of the job

- Work with the multi-disciplinary team to establish and deliver a therapeutic programme of activities for clients using a person-centred approach, and ensuring this is monitored on a daily basis and assist with the assessment of clients' needs and planning and promotion of care delivery.- This will involve a mix of group and individual activities based on individual need and client mix on the ward. These activities will develop and change over the course of an individual's admission and the change in client mix will provide opportunities to regularly develop and implement new activities.- Work alongside the MDT, in particular the therapy and nursing teams, in order to develop meaningful activities to a wide range of individuals, and to review their effectiveness.- Undertake a range of delegated clinical duties in a learning disability/mental health setting where necessary, including support work duties as required by the service and following direction from the MDT. This will include activities of daily living, community access, support and management of behaviours that challenge.- Records patients' information and to work within agreed support plans- Effectively communicate and co-ordinate with the team to ensure the smooth and safe running of the ward and to meet patient need.- Flexible working, including some weekends and evening, in order to meet the needs of the clients and the service in offering a broad range of activities

About us

What We're Looking For:

- Enthusiasm: We're seeking someone with boundless enthusiasm and a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of others.

- Energy: Bring your positive energy and zest for life to create a vibrant atmosphere for our patients and staff.

- Creativity: Think outside the box and embrace creativity to develop innovative activities that captivate and inspire.

- Team Player: Collaboration is key! Work closely with our multi-disciplinary team to create a holistic approach to patients care.

- Compassion: Show empathy, understanding, and patience in all interactions with patients and their families.

- Flexibility: The role requires you to be able to think on the spot and flex depending on the needs of the ward. This may be helping with personal care or other care based tasks which is why past experience of care is helpful.

- Experience: Previous experience in a similar role or relevant experience in a healthcare role is preferred but not essential. What truly matters is your passion, dedication, and commitment to making a difference!

For further information please contact Jarod Newbury via email: jarod.newbury@spft.nhs.uk

Date posted

22 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-LD-20251-B

Job locations

The Selden Centre

Swandean Arundel Road

Worthing

BN13 3EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Although training will be given in relevant support skills to be a successful applicant you should have experience of working with people with learning disabilities or mental health issues and preferably have experience of additional complex needs such autism and/or challenging behaviours.

Please see attached the full detailed job description for the Inpatient Activities Clinical Support Worker role at the Selden Centre.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the full detailed job description for the Inpatient Activities Clinical Support Worker role at the Selden Centre.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills
Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
Experience of working with people with learning disabilities/ and mental health difficulties
Experience running groups/activities
Experience working as part of a team
Experience of being supervised

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills
Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
Experience of working with people with learning disabilities/ and mental health difficulties
Experience running groups/activities
Experience working as part of a team
Experience of being supervised

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.