Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Support Worker

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Job summary

Oaklands centre for acute care is a acute mental health unit in Chichester, West Sussex offering person-centred, therapeutic and holistic care to the adults of working age with mental health problems.

Oaklands ward is an open acute mental health ward. with 16 mixed gender beds for people of working age.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for individuals with genuine interest in Mental Health who are motivated, dynamic and forward thinking to work at Oaklands ward as a Healthcare Assistant. Applicants need to be enthusiastic with a non-judgmental approach and a caring attitude. People with good communication skills and a sense of humour who enjoy working as part of a team are required to provide the best possible care in a changing and challenging environment. Applicants need to be committed to maintaining and improving service user centred care to the highest standards. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an ability to demonstrate good communication skills and team working abilities. In return you will benefit from working in a therapeutic environment conducive to the treatment and recovery of people with acute functional mental health problems. All your skills and life experience will be fully utilised and developed through clinical supervision and training opportunities.

About us

Working in Sussex: Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoy. We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-AC-21187

Job locations

Oaklands Centre

Graylingwell Drive

Chichester

PO196GS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description

We currently work a Long Day shift pattern on the ward, this includes weekends and night shifts.

We are no longer able to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role so please don't apply if this is required.

Please do get in touch and I will be happy to arrange to answer any questions you may have. I would actively encourage this, especially if you have not worked in this environment before.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description

We currently work a Long Day shift pattern on the ward, this includes weekends and night shifts.

We are no longer able to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role so please don't apply if this is required.

Please do get in touch and I will be happy to arrange to answer any questions you may have. I would actively encourage this, especially if you have not worked in this environment before.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education
NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Experience of working with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams, service users etc
An understanding of confidentiality

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education
NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Experience of working with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams, service users etc
An understanding of confidentiality

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).

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