Job Description

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



v.narvekar@nhs.net

Closing date for applications:

30/07/2025

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.



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.



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