Healthcare Support Worker
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Haywards Heath, RH16 4EXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 September 2026
13 days leftJob description
Join Us as We Reopen Our New CAMHS Inpatient Unit We are pleased to invite applications for Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join our newly redesig...
Support young people in their day-to-day care, wellbeing and recovery
Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with young people
Undertake observations, record and report changes in mental or physical health
Support the delivery of individual and group therapeutic activities
Assist with personal care when required, maintaining dignity and privacy
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support care plans
Maintain clear, accurate and timely electronic and written clinical records
Escort young people on leave and community activities, as appropriate
Promote recovery, independence and emotional wellbeing
Support least restrictive practice, de-escalation and safety interventions
Maintain a safe, clean and therapeutic care environment
Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and diversity standards at all times
Participate in supervision, appraisal, training and service development
Essential criteria
- Good general education
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Compassionate, respectful and recovery-focused approach
- Understanding of confidentiality, dignity and safeguarding
- Willingness to learn, reflect and develop in practice
- Ability to work flexibly across shifts and in an inpatient environment
Desirable criteria - NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
- Experience working in healthcare, care or support settings
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust delivers specialist mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services across Sussex.
This post sits within our Specialist CAMHS Services, providing opportunities to gain experience across acute, crisis and community pathways as part of your career development.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to creating a compassionate and supportive working environment where staff feel valued, developed and able to thrive.
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to be part of a newly reopened CAMHS inpatient unit
- Comprehensive induction programme prior to opening where all new staff train together and contribute to the team's therapeutic approach
- A welcoming and supportive team culture with strong clinical leadership
- High-quality clinical supervision
- Opportunities for career progression via apprenticeships
- Access to CAMHS-specific training and ongoing CPD
- Clear development and progression pathways into senior nursing roles
- NHS Pension Scheme and Agenda for Change benefits
If you are looking to start or develop your career in CAMHS inpatient nursing and want to make a meaningful difference to young people and their families, we would love to hear from you.
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
Desirable: - Experience of working within mental health services
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills with a good command of written and spoken English language
- Ability to exchange factual information with service users using, reassurance, tact, empathy
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, be flexible around shift work and have good communication skills
- Ability to know when to escalate concerns
- Ability to know when to seek support from team members when working individually within a service user group or in a 1:1 setting
- Basic IT skills
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work as an effective team member
Approach/Values
Essential: - An understanding of the principles of equality diversity and inclusion in relation to staff and service users
Working environment
Essential: - Ability to deal with emotional and distressing circumstances, i.e. working with service users who may share difficult personal circumstances
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
17 September 2026
Last checked
17 September 2026
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