Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
Nearly 3,800 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 1,400+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, catering, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we'd love you to join us!
We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please read the job description/person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.
YOUR APPLICATION
It is important that you complete a formal application form as CV's alone will not be accepted.
We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk.
Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Job overview
Community Clinical Support Worker - Adult Community Mental Health Team - East Suffolk A great opportunity has arisen to join Coastal Community Mental Health Adult Team based in Ipswich covering the East of Ipswich through to Felixstowe, Aldeburgh and Leiston areas as Community Clinical Support Worker. We are a recovery focussed, multi-disciplinary team providing an effective, supportive, and professional service for our Services users and Carers.
The team is community based, working with individuals in their homes and the wider community working to provide the best care for service users under our care. You would be supervised and supported by registered professionals in the team and be working both independently and supervised with service users.
Main duties of the job
Undertake a range of delegated clinical health duties in relation to patient care in the community under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner or Assistant Practitioner. Undertake basic home visits and report back to Registered Practitioners after face to face contact with service users. Care for the patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural and recreational needs within a defined programme of healthcare ensuring that the patient's dignity is maintained at all times. Observe, report and record any changes, which may indicate an alteration in the patient's wellbeing as well as any routine observations required. Undertakes medicine drops to service users. Engage in joint working with Registered Practitioner e.g. support practitioner on assessments where a lone visit would not be appropriate. Support service users in participating in daily activities within the community e.g. banking, shopping, community groups. Undertake home visits approved and risk assessed by the Registered Practitioner subject to regular review through regular supervision. Complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of employment and commence a L2/3 H&S care framework if this has not already been achieved as this qualification is required for this role. Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk?
The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the job description / person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Care Certificate - or completion of the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of start date. Skills
Essential criteria
Ability to work without direct supervision, liaising appropriately with other practitioners in the team. Good observation and reporting skills. Other
Essential criteria
Able to travel independently. Experience
Essential criteria
Previous experience within the care sector. Desirable criteria
Mental health experience. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification). We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB)
FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures - these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it. Alternatively, if you have subscribed to the update service, we will be able to check your status once we have your authority to do so. The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale. This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of £13 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again. Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download
Clinical Support Worker (PDF, 360.4KB) Values Based Recruitment - Candidates Guide (PDF, 360.6KB) Reasonable Adjustments - NSFT (PDF, 197.5KB)
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At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
Nearly 3,800 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 1,400+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, catering, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we'd love you to join us!
We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please read the job description/person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.
YOUR APPLICATION
It is important that you complete a formal application form as CV's alone will not be accepted.
We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk.
Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Job overview
Community Clinical Support Worker - Adult Community Mental Health Team - East Suffolk A great opportunity has arisen to join Coastal Community Mental Health Adult Team based in Ipswich covering the East of Ipswich through to Felixstowe, Aldeburgh and Leiston areas as Community Clinical Support Worker. We are a recovery focussed, multi-disciplinary team providing an effective, supportive, and professional service for our Services users and Carers.
The team is community based, working with individuals in their homes and the wider community working to provide the best care for service users under our care. You would be supervised and supported by registered professionals in the team and be working both independently and supervised with service users.
Main duties of the job
Undertake a range of delegated clinical health duties in relation to patient care in the community under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner or Assistant Practitioner. Undertake basic home visits and report back to Registered Practitioners after face to face contact with service users. Care for the patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural and recreational needs within a defined programme of healthcare ensuring that the patient's dignity is maintained at all times. Observe, report and record any changes, which may indicate an alteration in the patient's wellbeing as well as any routine observations required. Undertakes medicine drops to service users. Engage in joint working with Registered Practitioner e.g. support practitioner on assessments where a lone visit would not be appropriate. Support service users in participating in daily activities within the community e.g. banking, shopping, community groups. Undertake home visits approved and risk assessed by the Registered Practitioner subject to regular review through regular supervision. Complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of employment and commence a L2/3 H&S care framework if this has not already been achieved as this qualification is required for this role. Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk?
The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the job description / person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Care Certificate - or completion of the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of start date. Skills
Essential criteria
Ability to work without direct supervision, liaising appropriately with other practitioners in the team. Good observation and reporting skills. Other
Essential criteria
Able to travel independently. Experience
Essential criteria
Previous experience within the care sector. Desirable criteria
Mental health experience. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification). We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB)
FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures - these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it. Alternatively, if you have subscribed to the update service, we will be able to check your status once we have your authority to do so. The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale. This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of £13 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again. Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download
Clinical Support Worker (PDF, 360.4KB) Values Based Recruitment - Candidates Guide (PDF, 360.6KB) Reasonable Adjustments - NSFT (PDF, 197.5KB)
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