Band 3 Clinical Support Workers
Clinical Support WorkerBand 3
Main area
Clinical Support Worker
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
- Full time
- Part time
37.5 hours per week (Shifts may include Days, Nights or Twilights)
Job ref
373-SMH2790
Site
Springview Hospital
Town
Wirral
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/10/2026 23:59
If you relish a challenge, are caring and compassionate and have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then we need people who share our values and vision to join our team as Clinical Support Workers.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Clinical Support Workers to join our dynamic team on Oaktrees Ward in Springview Hospital in Clatterbridge. We are a 14 bedded Specialist Eating Disorder Unit (SEDU).
In this role, you'll provide high quality, compassionate care to adults with mental health conditions. You'll work closely with a multi disciplinary team to deliver personalised treatment plans and provide support to patients as they navigate complex mental health challenges.
We are looking for applicants who have some experience of working with people with mental health diagnoses and who can demonstrate their compassion and optimism for the rehabilitation and recovery of this client group.
The ward offers a 7 day per week / 24hours per day service, therefore the successful candidates must be able to work a full range of 12 hour shifts including day, night and weekends shifts. The role may also include Twilight or bridging shifts in the evening.
This is a rewarding and fulfilling position, perfect for a dedicated individual looking to advance their career while making a significant difference.
We would welcome informal discussions about the role should you wish to contact us.
Main duties of the jobThe postholder works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and will be expected to assist on all aspects and duties expected in a clinical ward environment.
Key Responsibilities include:
Assisting in standardised procedures relating to individualised patient care
Carrying out duties as identified by senior staff that related to the needs, changes and demands of the ward and patient care inclusive of the provision of personal care when required.
To support in the therapeutic relationship with service users through engagement and activities as deemed appropriate to the client group
Participate in patient observation and reporting and changes to senior staff as necessary
Working for our organisationCheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease download a copy of the job description (see 'documents to download' section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: or by calling .
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the 'essential' criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer 'YES' to the question: 'Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?'
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- Appropriate Mental Health related qualification, or willingness to complete an apprenticeship appropriate to the...
