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.
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

JOB OVERVIEW

The Kingfisher Mother & Baby Unit provide specialist care for women and their babies with moderate to severe mental illness such as bipolar disorder, severe depression or psychosis during the late stages of pregnancy or in the first 12 months after birth. By providing specialist therapeutic care and opportunities parents are able to build a secure bond with their babies while also receiving treatment for their mental health.
We are looking for Band 3 clinical support worker to join our team on the Mother and Baby Unit. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and looking forward to a new challenge. They will need to be confident to look after women with moderate to serious mental health problems while also offering them support to care and bond with their babies, showing respect and compassion to the service user, their family and carers. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide excellent care under the supervision of a registered professional, assistant practitioner or nursery nurse on the unit. This post does require full PMA fitness training and a comprehensive induction will be provided

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

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

We are looking for compassionate, positive and energetic individuals who believe in promoting the needs of others.
As a Support Worker you will be an essential member of the team bringing us your personal skills and experience of caring for people to provide activity, personal support, complete observations and engage with people.
However most importantly and in keeping with our Trust values of Positively, Respectfully and Together, we are looking for someone who has exceptional people and communication skills.
If you want to make a difference in people’s lives and change it for the better, we want you to be part of our fantastic team!

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Interview dates are to be confirmed. Candidates may only be given a minimum of 3 days’ notice, please note this date is provisional and may be subject to change. You will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.