Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AFC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (shift pattern)
- Job ref
- 354-AC-21170
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Oaklands ward
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Health Care Support Worker
NHS AFC: Band 3
Come and join us
We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
Healthcare Support Worker - Oaklands ward
Oaklands centre for acute care, Chichester
Oaklands centre for acute care is a acute mental health unit in Chichester, West Sussex offering person-centred, therapeutic and holistic care to the adults of working age with mental health problems.
Oaklands ward is an open acute mental health ward. with 16 mixed gender beds for people of working age.
If you are interested in visiting the ward or discussing this job informally, then please contact Vikas Narvekar, Ward Manager, Oaklands ward, 01243 791898
[email protected]
Closing date for applications: 30/07/2025
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job:
We are looking for individuals with genuine interest in Mental Health who are motivated, dynamic and forward thinking to work at Oaklands ward as a Healthcare Assistant. Applicants need to be enthusiastic with a non-judgmental approach and a caring attitude. People with good communication skills and a sense of humour who enjoy working as part of a team are required to provide the best possible care in a changing and challenging environment.
Applicants need to be committed to maintaining and improving service user centred care to the highest standards. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an ability to demonstrate good communication skills and team working abilities. In return you will benefit from working in a therapeutic environment conducive to the treatment and recovery of people with acute functional mental health problems. All your skills and life experience will be fully utilised and developed through clinical supervision and training opportunities.
Working for our organisation
About us
We are Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, providing mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services to people living in south east England. Our services are for children, young people, adults of working age and older people.
We provide care in a range of locations including people’s own homes, specialist clinics, hospitals, low and medium secure units and GP surgeries.
We are passionate about research and it's our aim to put it at the core of everything we do so we can continually improve our clinical care. We are members of the University Hospital Association and are part of the Sussex Health and Care integrated system.
Trust is committed to dramatically improving the future of everyone who uses our services.
Working in Sussex: Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoy. We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
We currently work a Long Day shift pattern on the ward, this includes weekends and night shifts.
We are no longer able to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role so please don't apply if this is required.
Please do get in touch and I will be happy to arrange to answer any questions you may have. I would actively encourage this, especially if you have not worked in this environment before.
Interviews will be held face to face only so please do not apply if you will be unable to attend an interview in person.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 /3 in Care
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team in mental health setting
Desirable
- Experience working in acute inpatient mental health setting and or community setting.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Portland house, RICHMOND Road ,Worthing, West Sussex
BN11 1HS
Tel : 0300 304 0100
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good general education
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Knowledge/Experience
Essential criteria
- 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
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Vikas Narvekar
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 791898
- Additional information
Oaklands centre for acute care
Oaklands ward
Grayling well Drive
Chichester
PO19 6GS
01243 791898
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