Clinical Support Worker - East Cheshire (Inpatient)

Overview

Clinical Support Worker – East Cheshire (Inpatient). This position is with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, based in Macclesfield or Alderley Edge, England. Band 3 Clinical Support Workers are sought to join existing teams in Macclesfield and Nether Alderley.

Hours: Full time or Part time options available. 37.5 hours per week.

Site: Macclesfield or Alderley Edge. Town: Macclesfield. Salary: £24,937 – £26,598 per annum (pro rata). Salary period: Yearly. Closing: 10/11/2025 23:59.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for motivated support workers to join the team with a commitment to teamwork and excellent standards of care.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for mental health care with some experience of working with people with mental health conditions or dementia.
• Contribute to rehabilitation and recovery of service users and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Provide 24-hour cover with the ability to work a full range of 12-hour shifts, including night shifts and weekends.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and foster collaborative working with service users, carers and other stakeholders.
• Participate in training opportunities for clinical development, supervision and appraisal.
• Assist in inpatient wards which include 24/7 service delivery and potential involvement in various ward settings.

Our Inpatient Services

• Mulberry Ward – 26-bed acute admissions ward
• Silk Ward – 15-bed dementia ward
• Alderley Unit & Saddlebridge Recovery Centre – Low Secure Wards

Main Duties

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in mental health settings.
• Provide compassionate, person-centred care and support the rehabilitation and recovery of service users.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and supervision.

Qualifications

Essential criteria:

• Appropriate Mental Health related NVQ level 2.
• Will work towards the appropriate mental health related NVQ level 3 in post or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate a range of work procedures with a base level of theoretical knowledge.
• Completion of or working towards Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2-day training to be completed within 3 months of start date).

Desirable criteria:

• NVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care or related disciplines.
• Understanding of confidentiality issues related to mental health policy and practice interventions.
• Knowledge of current staff development and continuous service improvement issues, particularly in adult mental health services.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation and policies (desirable).

Experience

• Essential: Previous experience of providing care in a structured setting; experience of working collaboratively with colleagues, wider teams and service users.
• Desirable: Previous experience of working with adults with severe mental health needs.

Other Information

• Working for our organisation: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services across multiple sites and employs around 4,500 staff. The Trust is committed to values-based recruitment and an inclusive culture, including Disability Confidence, Rainbow Badge, Veteran Aware, and Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.
• Induction: New starters commence on one fixed start date each month, in line with the Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme (up to 3 weeks training).
• DBS checks: Applicants are responsible for DBS checks; costs are deducted from salary after appointment. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged.

Application process notes: Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a face-to-face, values-based clinical assessment centre. If shortlisted, you will receive further information via email. The trust supports an early application process and may close the vacancy before the advertised date if a large number of applications are received.

Additional information: If you require support with your application due to neurodivergence, please contact the support line. For guidance on completing your application, contact the recruitment team via email or phone.

What to Expect Next

• Guaranteed interview schemes may apply for armed forces applicants who meet essential criteria.
• We encourage applicants who have direct experience of using our services to apply.