Job summary
The role of band 3 clinical support worker is to undertake a range of clinical activities within the Learning Disability CAHMS Service which offers treatment intervention for young people up to the age of 18 who have moderate to severe learning disabilities with co-morbid mental health behavioural of other neurodevelopmental concerns.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Support workers undertake a range of activities to support the work of the team. This includes supporting the implementation of positive behavioural support plans. Undertaking home visits and supporting young people and their families in outpatient appointments.
within this role clinicians work with minimal supervision, but under the direction of the senior clinicians including nurses Psychologists and medical team.
About us
Our teams are passionateabout what they do, in a community they love - a community of warm, honest and hard-working people, who are delivering essential care.
Every day is different and not without its challenges. We striveto ensure our staff have the support they need to tackle these challenges and time to embrace new opportunities.
We are recruiting dedicated people who are seeking to work in a creative and supportive environment - people who want to deliver the best possible mental health care for people across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities are managing caseload under supervision.
Adhering to standards of documentation and record keeping.
Compliance in completion of training and supervision
Applicants should be aware that the ability to drive and holding of a UK driving licence is essential for this post as you will b required to work across a wide geographical area
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities are managing caseload under supervision.
Adhering to standards of documentation and record keeping.
Compliance in completion of training and supervision
Applicants should be aware that the ability to drive and holding of a UK driving licence is essential for this post as you will b required to work across a wide geographical area
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- NVQ L2/3 H&SC or Diploma L2/3 in H&SC or apprenticeship L2/3 in H&SC or to commence the framework within the first 4 months of employment Care Certificate - must be achieved within first 12 weeks of employment
- Be able to drive and hold a UK driving licence
Desirable
- Have previous experience of working with young people who have learning disabilities
- motivated to learn new knowledge and skills
Essential
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision, liaising appropriately with other practitioners in the team. Able to use own initiative whilst liaising with other team members Good level of self-awareness and interest in self-development Respectful of service users individual needs and requirements within their own environment.
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- NVQ L2/3 H&SC or Diploma L2/3 in H&SC or apprenticeship L2/3 in H&SC or to commence the framework within the first 4 months of employment Care Certificate - must be achieved within first 12 weeks of employment
- Be able to drive and hold a UK driving licence
Desirable
- Have previous experience of working with young people who have learning disabilities
- motivated to learn new knowledge and skills
Essential
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision, liaising appropriately with other practitioners in the team. Able to use own initiative whilst liaising with other team members Good level of self-awareness and interest in self-development Respectful of service users individual needs and requirements within their own environment.
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
