Clinical Support Worker

Overview

37.5 hours per week - vacancies available across all our inpatient ward areas including Barnsley, Wakefield, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Calderdale and Kirklees. Internal applicants need not apply as further information will be provided. We are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our patients, carers and their families. Our values-based approach ensures that every team member embodies compassion, respect, and excellence. We are seeking dedicated and caring individuals to share those values as a Clinical Support Worker at SWYFT, whilst at the same time help you reach your full potential in your career. You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to our service users. You will work closely with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to ensure our patients receive the best possible care.

Responsibilities

Assisting patients with personal care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.

Supporting patients with mobility and ensuring their comfort and safety.

Helping to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Providing emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.

Qualifications / Requirements

Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Demonstrate reliability and a strong work ethic.

Have a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

Kind and caring with a patient centred approach to success in your work.

Welcome band 2 healthcare support criteria; successful candidates commence in a band 2 development role with a comprehensive induction and development plan; must achieve set competencies within 12 months to progress to substantive band 3 CSW.

Visa sponsorship via Health and Care Worker visa route is considered only if the prorated salary meets minimum threshold of £25,000; for Band 3 roles, only full-time positions at the top of the pay scale meet this threshold; candidates must have two years recognisable service experience; sponsorship may not be possible depending on salary increment placement and working hours.

ID check at Folly Hall on 18 or 19 September; assessment centre day at Folly Hall on 27 September (if successful).

About SWYFTWe are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust. Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

BenefitsWe offer comprehensive training, exciting career development opportunity, employee wellbeing support, foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and offer generous staff benefits including NHS pension ..... full job details .....