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Being a foundation Trust means we're accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we're run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve the right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted: 22 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9378-B2361B

Job locations: OPMHT, Summer Lane Clinic

Summer Lane, Wombwell

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S73 8QH

United Kingdom

Job Description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will:

• Under the supervision/direction of registered health care professionals/associate practitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support as and when necessary, in the delivery of therapeutic interventions, psychological and physical care to a defined group of people.
• As part of a healthcare team, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to people that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop and maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive and empathetic approach, communicating effectively and informatively.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the care and treatment programmes required for a designated group of service users.
• To instruct, advise & guide service users, family and carers in therapeutic interventions and make the appropriate adjustments independently (within own competence and skill set) and be able to communicate any changes to service users and registered health care professionals.
• Be required to concentrate for periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan. This may include areas of work requiring physical effort, with regard to risk, health & safety.
• Exercise a degree of independence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches when delivering tasks. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems, within own competence and skill set.
• Ensure the care experienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyone e.g., service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect, dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trust's Values.
• Contribute to the care planning process. Understand the principles underlying care planning e.g., enabling the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/ independence/recovery.
• Implement care within well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established clinical care plans. Organise a range of activities e.g., facilitate meaningful activities for individuals or small groups.
• Apply knowledge of longer term health conditions e.g., Diabetes, Obesity, smoking cessation etc, providing advice and support.
• Undertake the physical aspects of care e.g., moving and handling of service users. Use items of equipment in delivering care e.g., hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate to the role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.
• Assist in dealing with verbal/physical aggression using de-escalation techniques, this may include the need for restraint and/or seclusion (as appropriate to the role and in line with Trust policy and training).
• Attend to the service users personal care needs as and when required.
• Participate in a flexible rostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7 day care (as appropriate to the role/service).

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

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Person Specification

Training

Essential

• Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
• Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, e.g., Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• As appropriate to the role:
  • Demonstrates excellent customer care skills.
  • Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role).
  • Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
  • Excellent communicator, numeracy and literacy skills level 3 and good IT/keyboard skills.
  • Diversity/Cultural understanding.
  • Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
  • Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
  • Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
  • Demonstrates Trust Values.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Good administration and organisational skills.
  • Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc. risks and act appropriately.
  • Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction.

Desirable

• Language skills other than English.
• Experience of supervising/inducting others.

Experience

Essential

• In providing care and/ or health based interventions for those with health/social needs (where appropriate to the role).
• In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence.
• In dealing with the public.
• In working as an effective team member.
• Of demonstrating own duties.
• Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Responsive attitude and approach.
• Dress appropriately for the environment.
• A current driving licence and access to a car during