Overview
We have vacancies at our Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital based in Staplehurst, Kent for Band 3 clinical support workers to join our team. We are a general adolescent hospital, supporting young people admitted informally or under section of the Mental Health Act who present with acute mental health difficulties including eating disorders. We also operate a Health Based Place of Safety, which supports young people who have been detained under section by the police.
Role and responsibilities
- Focus on risk assessment, management and treatment in a general adolescent hospital setting.
- Interface with other agencies and contribute to the therapeutic timetable; support treatment around managing mental health and risk.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, support staff, education, family therapists, music therapists, OT’s, psychologists, psychotherapists, medics, social workers, admin and management.
- Support the care of young people who may engage in behaviours associated with mental distress such as self-harm, agitation, suicidal thoughts and intrusive thoughts.
- Work across shifts (Earlies, Lates, Long days and nights) as part of a 24/7 service.
Remuneration and conditions
Band 3 clinical support worker role. The average length of stay for young people is around 6-8 weeks with treatment to support safe discharge back to the community. The post holder is expected to have a full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business use (unless exempt by the Equality Act 2010). This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship; all applicants must have valid right to work in the UK at application.
Working at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We provide specialist services including all-age eating disorders and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD. We work across hospital and community settings to make care more joined up and easier to access.
Our values and how to apply
Our vision is to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. Our values are caring, inclusive, curious and confident. For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Alistair Sutton, Ward Manager. Email: alistair.sutton2@nhs.net, Telephone: 0300 300 1985.
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