Are you passionate about recovery in serious mental illness, looking for a new challenge and want to be part of exciting new developments? Then look no further…..
We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Support Worker who is compassionate, creative, and flexible in their approach to delivering individualised, person-centred care. The successful applicant will have an excellent understanding of the principles of recovery and will practice clinically in a way that promotes therapeutic optimism and hope with service users.
Ward 5, located at the Newsam Centre in Leeds, is a 17 bedded Level 2 high intensity rehabilitation service that delivers rehabilitation and recovery to male service users with enduring mental illness. The service provides a holistic, psychologically informed approach to support service users in developing their life skills, independence and hope for the future in a way that is meaningful to them, in the least restrictive way possible, with a focus on individual strengths.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY IF THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS REACHED. AN EARLY APPLICATION IS ADVISED
If successful, you will be encouraged and supported to develop your own specialist skills, knowledge and competence through participation, reflection, supervision and training, with a strong focus on service improvement and individual professional development planning. The service is currently undergoing exciting development and transformation, and we would particularly welcome applications from those who hold additional skills in recovery-focused psychological interventions, or who wish to acquire and develop these skills.
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers) . This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users.
To work on a 1:1 or in groups with service users facilitating therapeutic activities both ward based and in the community.
To participate in the observation and engagement of service users on a shift-by-shift basis, under the direction of registered staff. This will include responding to and reporting issues relating to risk, particularly where there is an immediate need to evaluate a treatment plan/risk management plan.
To contribute to the maintenance of a therapeutic environment and to be proactive in developing positive links within the community that will enhance the service user experience
To raise awareness of recovery language with Trust staff by modelling positive strengths based, non-discriminatory, non- jargon, non-medicalised language in all areas of work.
Involvement in the process of effective risk management including assessment, planning, intervention, and ongoing monitoring of risk factors.
To assist with Service Users and members of the Multidisciplinary Team to formulate and implement individualised plan of care.
Staff are expected to work a full range of shifts across a 24hr, 7-day shift pattern which includes nights and weekends.
Please note towards the end of 2026 the service will be relocated to our own redeveloped site located at Parkside Lodge, Stanningley Road, Armley, Leeds.
For further information, informal discussions and visits please contact Martin Borrick (Clinical Team Manager)
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team
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Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.
