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Clinical Support Worker
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2342272
Job summary
Are you a keen enthusiastic individual who takes pride in their work and wants to work for a likeminded team then we want to hear from you.
An opportunity has arisen to offer a 12 month Fixed term Band 3 role within our CYPF Intensive Support community team supporting young persons with a learning disability and or Autism and their families who come in to contact services at difficult times in their lives
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of person-centred care under the supervision of nursing staff and allied health professionals, to young people with learning disability diagnosis who may have complex needs and/or behaviours that challenge.
To support carers and families in maintaining a safe care environment in line with Positive behaviour support approach. To reduce the risk of placement break down and admission to hospital setting.
About us
Employees, workers, and / or contractors will be expected to uphold the values of the Trust and exhibit the expected Trust behaviours aligned to the Trust's values.
Individuals have a responsibility to ensure that they display the Trust values and behaviours in carrying out their job and that individuals feel able to challenge (or raise a challenge) when other colleagues' behaviours breach the spirit of Trust values
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
285-2779D-CYPF
Job locations
Jack Judge house
Halesowen Street
Oldbury
B69 2AJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in assessment of the client as support to and under the supervision of, a registered nurse or allied health professional staff. To follow individualised care and therapeutic programmes for patients under the instruction of the nursing staff and allied health professionals. To be aware of the clients clinical and current presentation and individual circumstances to ensure the care and comfort of clients. To contribute to the clients plan of treatment by communicating and documenting any observations of patients behaviours and/or physical health concerns to the nursing staff/team/MDT. To promote communication and act as an advocate for patients who are experiencing difficulty in communicating. To work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote quality care. Work in collaboration with the client, involving them at all times with their care. To ensure, by attitude, approach and response, the continuation of good working relationships between staff, clients, families and care providers. To support the team in the referral, assessment, intervention and discharge stages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in assessment of the client as support to and under the supervision of, a registered nurse or allied health professional staff. To follow individualised care and therapeutic programmes for patients under the instruction of the nursing staff and allied health professionals. To be aware of the clients clinical and current presentation and individual circumstances to ensure the care and comfort of clients. To contribute to the clients plan of treatment by communicating and documenting any observations of patients behaviours and/or physical health concerns to the nursing staff/team/MDT. To promote communication and act as an advocate for patients who are experiencing difficulty in communicating. To work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote quality care. Work in collaboration with the client, involving them at all times with their care. To ensure, by attitude, approach and response, the continuation of good working relationships between staff, clients, families and care providers. To support the team in the referral, assessment, intervention and discharge stages.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Community Experience
- Experience of working with people with autism
- Experience of working with younger persons
Desirable
- Understanding of adaptations that may be required of service users with autism.
- Good IT Skills
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Community Experience
- Experience of working with people with autism
- Experience of working with younger persons
Desirable
- Understanding of adaptations that may be required of service users with autism.
- Good IT Skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Jack Judge house
Halesowen Street
Oldbury
B69 2AJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Jack Judge house
Halesowen Street
Oldbury
B69 2AJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)